India has the potential to become a major force in artificial intelligence (AI), but achieving that ambition will require more than advanced computing infrastructure and a growing technology sector. Retaining skilled professionals, strengthening research opportunities, and supporting homegrown innovation will be equally important. Venture capitalist Rajat Khare, founder of Luxembourg-based investment firm Boundary Holding, highlights brain drain as a critical challenge India must address to realize its AI ambitions.

India's AI Ambitions Depend on Homegrown Talent

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries worldwide, India has an opportunity to translate its strong engineering and scientific talent base into technological leadership. However, many highly skilled Indian professionals continue to pursue careers overseas, where they may find better compensation, advanced research facilities, and greater access to funding.

Roughly 15% of the world's AI talent is attributed to India, yet a significant portion of these professionals work outside the country. “This abundance is not serving India’s technological interests as it ideally should” says Rajat Khare a venture capitalist and the founder of Boundary Holding, a Luxembourg-based Investment firm.

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