New Delhi, Aug 19: India’s artificial intelligence ecosystem is witnessing rapid growth, with developers increasingly relying on public cloud infrastructure and open-source technologies to build and scale AI applications, according to a report.
The report found that 85 per cent of AI developers use public cloud services, while 74.5 per cent said they have sufficient choice among computing providers. While access to infrastructure is improving, the cost of computing could remain a key concern as AI adoption expands across businesses and industries.
Open-source technology is emerging as another important driver of India’s AI growth. Nearly 96.2 per cent of developers rely on open-source tools, with more than 79 per cent viewing open-source models as at least a partial alternative to proprietary systems.
The findings suggest that open-source solutions could help startups and smaller businesses reduce technology barriers, experiment with new applications and develop AI products with greater flexibility.
Data accessibility and standardisation, however, remain challenges. Around 63.2 per cent of developers identified data standardisation as their biggest data-related hurdle, while only 15 per cent said government-held datasets were readily accessible.
The report noted that improving the quality, usability and availability of data could give developers greater opportunities to build AI solutions for sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, financial services and governance.
The findings highlight the growing role of cloud infrastructure, open-source technology and quality data in shaping India’s AI economy. As businesses accelerate AI adoption, addressing affordability and data-related challenges could further encourage innovation and help Indian startups and developers compete in domestic and global markets.