India is experiencing an unprecedented wave of artificial intelligence investment, with Amazon, Microsoft and Google collectively pledging $67.5 billion since October—an influx that is reshaping the country’s digital ambitions and stirring debate over its long‑term implications.
The commitments underscore India’s rapid rise as a global AI hub, powered by a young workforce, inexpensive data and a fast‑expanding digital ecosystem. Amazon alone plans to channel more than $35 billion into the country by 2030, targeting AI‑driven digitisation, export expansion and job creation. Microsoft has announced $17.5 billion for AI and cloud infrastructure, while Google is deepening its own investments to support India’s data‑centre and AI capacity.
Supporters argue the spending spree positions India as a central player in the next wave of technological transformation, potentially accelerating innovation, employment and global competitiveness. But the scale and speed of the investments have also raised concerns—from data‑sovereignty questions to fears that foreign tech giants could gain disproportionate influence over India’s digital infrastructure.
As India races to build the backbone of its AI future, the country now faces a pivotal challenge: harnessing the benefits of massive global investment while safeguarding its technological independence.
