India is emerging as a global leader in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector. It is positioning as a hub of talent and innovation on the world stage. Newly appointed chairperson of Nasscom, Sindhu Gangadharan, described the moment as “the best time to be in India” and especially for those who are working in the technology sector. She added that India has a vast talent pool and strong domain expertise.
India’s rise in AI talent is about the ability to leverage talent and solve real-world problems. It is learned that about 16% of the world’s AI talent hails from India. It is just the beginning. Gangadharan pointed out on continuous skill development and collaboration between industry, academia as well as the government.
There are growing concerns about the potential of AI to displace jobs. The perspective of Gangadharan provides a refreshing take. She sees it as an opportunity for growth rather than viewing AI as a threat.
India is making significant moves in becoming the Global Capability Centre (GCC) capital of the world. The rapid growth of GCCs highlights reputation of India as a go-to destination for high-level technological and business solutions.
India is equipped with technical prowess and also the ability to create new business models as well as customer experiences powered by AI. Gangadharan pointed out that the estimated $3.5 to $4 trillion economic impact of AI over the next three years demonstrates sheer scale of the transformation underway. India has the talent and the vision to be at the forefront of this global shift.
India’s journey in AI is about talent and simultaneously about shaping the future of technology on a global scale.
