India is making a significant global push in artificial intelligence (AI), with the government announcing plans to expand its AI computing infrastructure and attract massive investment into the sector.
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said the country will add 20,000 high-performance Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to its existing base of 38,000, expanding national compute capacity to 58,000 GPUs. The GPU enhancement is part of a broader strategy to strengthen India’s AI backbone and support startups, researchers, academic institutions, and developers with more powerful computing resources.
“We are rapidly scaling the compute infrastructure available for AI research and development,” Vaishnaw said, underlining that these resources will be deployed in the coming months to support innovation across sectors such as healthcare, education, manufacturing and more.
Massive Investment Inflows Expected
In addition to the hardware expansion, Vaishnaw revealed that over $200 billion in AI investments are likely to flow into India over the next two years. These funds are expected across all layers of the AI ecosystem from infrastructure and data centres to research, applications, and model development.
This investment outlook reflects growing global confidence in India’s digital economy, driven by its large talent pool, thriving startup ecosystem and policy support. A significant portion of these investments is already committed, with tens of billions targeted specifically at data centres and foundational AI infrastructure
India Among Global AI Leaders
Highlighting India’s accelerating role on the world AI stage, Vaishnaw noted that international assessments including rankings by reputed research bodies place India among the top three AI nations globally. This underscores the nation’s rapid rise in computing capabilities, innovation and foundational model development, challenging traditional AI powerhouses.
Strategic AI Policy and Future Roadmap
The Summit, which has attracted global technology leaders, policymakers, industry executives and researchers, also showcased India’s broader AI ambitions. Officials outlined future initiatives, such as IndiaAI Mission 2.0, which aims to deepen research and development, democratise AI access, and support indigenous solutions tailored to local and global needs.
Vaishnaw emphasised India’s focus on “techno-legal frameworks” policies that balance innovation with responsible use and mentioned a partnership with academic institutions to safeguard against AI misuse.
What This Means for India’s Tech Ecosystem
The expanded compute capacity, combined with the anticipated investment surge, positions India as a compelling destination for AI enterprises and researchers worldwide. With a compute boost and supportive policy environment, India aims to accelerate innovation, foster homegrown AI enterprises and contribute to global AI development agendas.
