With reference to India's AI Readiness Index, consider the following statements: 1. India attracted US$4.1 billion in private AI investment in 2025. 2. India ranked 10th among emerging markets with a score of 23.8. 3. India ranked 1st among emerging markets on the AI Readiness Index. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India ranks 10th on AI Readiness Index as country attracts US$4.1 billion investment

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· IT, AI, semiconductors & computing· Prelims + Mains· 8 October 2026

AI investment vs. adoption gap: a key GS3 Science & Technology and Digital Divide case study.

Why in news

The World Bank released a report ranking India 10th among emerging markets on the AI Readiness Index, highlighting a gap between infrastructure readiness and low consumer adoption.

Background

India scored 23.8 on the AI Readiness Index, ranking 10th among emerging markets. The country attracted US$4.1 billion in private AI investment in 2025.

Facts for Prelims

FactIndia attracted US$4.1 billion in private AI investment in 2025
FactAI-related job postings in India rose from 2.2% in November 2022 to 6% by April 2025
FactOnly 4% of Indian internet users reported using ChatGPT in April 2025

Prelims practice question

With reference to India's AI Readiness Index, consider the following statements:

India attracted US$4.1 billion in private AI investment in 2025.
India ranked 10th among emerging markets with a score of 23.8.
India ranked 1st among emerging markets on the AI Readiness Index.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: India ranked 10th among emerging markets.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in bridging the gap between AI infrastructure readiness and widespread consumer adoption in emerging economies like India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Skill mismatch: Rapid rise in AI job postings (6%) vs low consumer tool adoption (4%)
Investment dynamics: High private capital inflow (US$4.1 billion) vs slow grassroots integration
Digital divide: Disparity in AI tool usage compared to peer emerging markets like Brazil and Vietnam

Keywords: AI Readiness Index · Digital Inclusion · Skill Gap · Emerging Markets · Private Investment · Technological Adoption

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