India is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation faces significant challenges including underinvestment in computing power and a late start in advanced AI model development. This ambition is crucial for technological independence as global powers leverage AI for geopolitical advantage.

That hinges on having ownership of AI capability

India must highlight its AI power to attract global investment, says Citi's Vis Raghavan. Skilled talent, competitive costs, and infrastructure development are India's big…