India Ranks 10th in Global AI Investments: UN

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India secured the 10th position globally in private AI investments, with $1.4 billion in 2023, according to UNCTAD’s Technology and Innovation Report 2025. The country also improved to 36th in the Frontier Technologies Readiness Index.

India Ranks 10th in Global AI Investments: UN

Global AI Investment Rankings: India’s Rising Position:

  • According to the 2025 Technology and Innovation Report by UNCTAD, India ranked 10th globally in private investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 2023.
  • India received $1.4 billion in private AI investments, reflecting the country’s growing tech ecosystem.
  • The United States topped the chart with $67 billion, accounting for 70% of global AI investments, followed by China with $7.8 billion.

India’s Technological Readiness and Scientific Strength

  • India improved its rank on the Readiness for Frontier Technologies Index, moving up from 48th in 2022 to 36th in 2024 out of 170 countries.
  • The index measures a nation’s capability to adopt and scale up frontier technologies such as AI, robotics, and biotechnology.
  • India, along with China, Germany, the UK, and the US, was recognized for its scientific strength in the AI domain.

Implications and Outlook for India

  • The increase in AI investment and improved readiness ranking highlights India’s advancing role in emerging technologies.
  • It signals growing confidence among private players in India’s AI talent pool, infrastructure, and innovation landscape.
  • These developments are expected to enhance India’s capacity to leverage AI for economic growth, digital transformation, and global competitiveness in the tech space.