{
  "id": 14902908,
  "title": "India’s AI opportunity could run into trillions of dollars, creating new possibilities for startups",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/indias-ai-opportunity-could-run-into-trillions-of-dollars-creating",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-16T06:53:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "YourStory",
    "slug": "yourstory",
    "url": "https://yourstory.com/2026/10/indias-ai-opportunity-could-run-trillions-dollars-creating-new-possibilities-startups"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's artificial intelligence (AI) potential extends far beyond the $100 billion range discussed by industry leaders, with the technology capable of injecting $1 trillion into the nation's GDP by 2035. For startups, the opportunity lies in leveraging AI to tackle underserved markets and creating scalable businesses that can expand both domestically and internationally. At a fireside chat during Techsparks 2026, Ashutosh Sharma, Head of Investments and M&A at Prosus, and Keshav Reddy, Founder and CEO of Equal AI, discussed how AI could revolutionize businesses, boost productivity, and spawn new consumer and enterprise categories. Ashutosh Sharma emphasized that AI represents a new step, democratizing access to intelligence, which will make everyone more intelligent and productive. He highlighted that the internet and smartphone revolutions generated billions in value by addressing previously unmet needs, suggesting that AI could yield even larger outcomes. For Indian startups, the opportunity spans virtually all sectors, given the large consumer market, skilled workforce, and access to venture capital. Ashutosh Sharma pointed to education as an area where AI could bridge the gap between demand and supply. Keshav Reddy noted India's potential to capture the value generated by AI, citing Equal AI's rapid growth following the development of an AI-native call assistant to tackle the issue of spam calls. He stressed the importance of building deep understanding of Indian consumers and addressing specific problems before scaling. Reddy also highlighted the need for sustainable competitive advantages, urging entrepreneurs to think long-term and invest in patient capital. The panel stressed that while the AI opportunity may reach $100 billion, the larger prize is in converting India's scale, talent, and unmet demand into globally competitive AI products and platforms.",
  "summary": "Indian entrepreneurs can build globally competitive AI businesses by solving local problems across education, healthcare and consumer services, said panelists at Techsparks 2026.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}