India’s AI Shortfall Story Might Be Overstated

India's AI Shortfall Story Might Be Overstated
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The assertion about the absence of AI is accurate for all countries except four: the United States, China, South Korea, and Taiwan. Nevertheless, the capital flight from Indian equities has significantly outpaced that of other nations.

By Sriram Iyer  May 29, 2026, 4:07:22 PM IST (Updated)
India’s AI deficit narrative may be exaggerated

For nearly a decade, the global race in artificial intelligence (AI) has been presented as a competition among large companies. India is approaching it differently.

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