India's AI Startup Landscape Propelling Change Across Major Industries: Envoy
According to Pratik Mathur, India’s Consul General in Shanghai, the nation’s thriving artificial intelligence (AI) startup scene is leading changes in various vital sectors, such as urban planning, healthcare, renewable energy, and agriculture.
Addressing the yearly technology symposium of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai—among the oldest and most significant business gatherings in the region—Mathur emphasized India's rise as the fastest-growing economy globally, bolstered by a vibrant AI ecosystem with more than 4,000 startups.
"Mathur stated, 'India's vision is ambitious,' referring to the government's strategic investment of USD 3 billion in AI infrastructure." This dedication is supported by efforts such as the National Quantum Mission and the creation of 25 AI Centres of Excellence, which are boosting progress in areas like agriculture, cleantech, and space technology.
Mathur also emphasized the “AI for All” initiative, designed to guarantee that AI technologies serve every citizen while maintaining the country's linguistic diversity and fostering the growth of smart cities.
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India Strives to Guide Global
AI Development
Gazing into the future, Mathur conveyed optimism about India's ability to spearhead the upcoming stage of worldwide AI innovation. “India is set to guide the development of AI — transitioning from agentic systems to multimodal singularity and ultimately towards Artificial General Intelligence,” he remarked.
"With our strategic edge, India is not merely engaging in the AI revolution but influencing it, crafting an AI for everyone that elevates humanity," Mathur finished.
The comments signify India's increasing impact in the worldwide technology arena and its initiatives to weave AI into sustainable and inclusive national progress.
