Devroop Dhar, Co-founder & Managing Director, Primus Partners, highlights that India is emerging as a strong player in the global AI space, ranking fifth in both innovation and private investment. While the U.S. leads in AI, India’s growth is driven by its vast talent pool and a growing ecosystem of over 4,500 AI startups. He credits government initiatives like Digital India and the IndiaAI Mission, with a ₹2,000 crore budget, for accelerating AI adoption and research in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and education.