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“What is driving the recent surge in Indian IT companies investing in AI startups?”
The IndiaAI Mission's deployment of over 38,000 GPUs through the AI Compute Portal at affordable rates is driving Indian IT companies to invest heavily in AI startups by reducing infrastructure switching costs and enabling rapid AI adoption at scale.
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Indian technology startups raised $9.1 billion in 2025, with AI investments comprising 91% of deeptech funding, reflecting a structural shift toward AI-led innovation. Deloitte's 2026 report shows 94% of Indian organizations plan to increase AI budgets, and the India AI Impact Summit triggered over $200 billion in investment commitments, underscoring strong ecosystem momentum. Despite a recent funding dip in early 2026 rounds, large-scale infrastructure support sustains strategic investments.
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