From Doubt To Dollars: Tech Giants Bets Big On India’s AI Future | India AI Impact Summit 2026

Two and a half years ago, Sam Altman doubted India’s ability to build world-class AI models. Today, the OpenAI CEO is launching “OpenAI for India,” investing in sovereign AI infrastructure, enterprise adoption, and skill development. India is also set to play a major role in the global Stargate AI project. Tata Group has partnered with OpenAI, while Anthropic has tied up with Infosys. Microsoft plans massive investments, and Nvidia-linked projects will build large-scale AI factories in India. As global tech leaders converge on India, the country’s position in the AI world is rapidly rising.