India Ranks 10th with $1.4 Billion Private Investment in AI: UN Report

The 2025 Technology and Innovation Report from UNCTAD positions India as the 10th largest country using private funds for Artificial Intelligence (AI) research which received $1.4 billion during 2023. India currently stands as one of the leading countries which receives noteworthy AI-related investment funding. The Readiness for Frontier Technologies Index ranked India higher this year as the country moved up from 48th place in 2022 to 36th position among 170 countries for 2024 indicating improved readiness to embrace emerging technologies. According to the report India shows scientific strength in AI which places the nation on par with global AI leaders alongside the US, China, Germany and the UK. 

• As per the 2025 Technology and Innovation Report from UNCTAD, India placed at position 10 in the world in terms of private AI funding with $1.4 billion received in 2023. 

• India’s rising position in worldwide AI operations emerges as a key achievement which demonstrates national advancement in global AI advancement.

Readiness for Frontier Technologies Index

• The Readiness for Frontier Technologies Index placed India significantly higher in 2024 when compared to 2022.

• Ranked 36th in 2024, up from 48th in 2022

• The 170 nations were assessed for their adoption capabilities of frontier technologies

Global Context

• US: Private investment from the United States takes the top position for AI deployments worldwide with $67 billion invested in 2023 which represents 70% of the total global investment.

• China: ranks second with $7.8 billion.

• India: ranks 10th with $1.4 billion.

Scientific Strength in AI

The report finds that India together with China as well as Germany and the United Kingdom and United States lead the way in demonstrating scientific abilities in artificial intelligence research and development.

Significance for India

• The Indian AI ecosystem gathered momentum between investors at both national and international levels.

• The ranking indicates that India possesses qualify and preparedness to embrace emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence.

• The policy framework receives backing which enables objectives related to innovation together with digital economy development and AI-powered growth.

Conclusion

The increase of India to the top-10 worldwide rankings for private AI investment together with its improved position for frontier technologies demonstrates rapid digital and innovation development across the country. India will establish itself as a leading global artificial intelligence hub if its research and development efforts and policy backing continue in the future years.