From massive data centre buildouts to enterprise software adoption, artificial intelligence is commanding the lion’s share of startup investments and strategic partnerships across India’s technology ecosystem. This surge reflects a fundamental shift: AI is no longer a niche technology—it is becoming the backbone of India’s innovation economy.

India has firmly established itself as one of the world’s fastest-growing startup ecosystems, driven by a powerful convergence of government support, international partnerships, and rising private investment. The numbers tell a compelling story: from around 350-400 startups in 2014, the country has expanded to over 2.3 lakh recognised startups today, making it the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem.