The 2026 budget could be a pivotal moment for India’s AI evolution. By enhancing deployment, skills training, compute accessibility, and diverse datasets, India has the potential to transition from experimentation to establishing itself as a key player in the global AI landscape, says Apurv Agrawal, Co-Founder and CEO of SquadStack.ai.
Over the past decade, India has demonstrated its ability to surpass technological frontiers. UPI not only digitized payments but revolutionized them, while Aadhaar reshaped identity verification on a massive scale. In this context, artificial intelligence offers an even greater possibility. To fully harness its capabilities, India’s shift from a trial phase to a validation phase requires committed policies and budgetary initiatives.
Continue Reading with
Continue Reading with
CNBC-TV18 Access Membership
Priority Access and Networking: CNBC-TV18’s flagship events
Interaction with CNBC-TV18’s journalists
Webinars & LIVE Q&As with India Inc. Leaders
Exclusive CNBC-TV18 studio & newsroom tours
Premium business insights, expert opinions & analysis
Curated lifestyle privileges & offers
