World Bank: India among top 10 emerging markets in AI readiness

The World Bank ranked India among the top 10 emerging-market performers in AI readiness. Private AI investment in the country more than tripled to $4.1 billion in 2025 from $1.2 billion in 2024, while GCC employment rose to 2.36 million.

• Private AI investment in India rose from $1.2B to $4.1B in a year
• GCC employment grew from 1.9 million to 2.36 million in 2025
• World Bank urged better infrastructure, AI access and workforce skills
• South Asia is projected to grow 6.9% in 2026