Jay Parikh, the Executive Vice President of CoreAI at Microsoft, remarked on May 26, 2026, that India is at the forefront of developing artificial intelligence solutions for a global audience. He highlighted the country’s unique combination of developer talent, rapid adoption of AI technologies, and a strong digital public infrastructure, which collectively foster an environment ripe for scaling AI applications across various sectors.
According to Parikh, India's developer community is thriving, with over 27 million developers on GitHub, and more than 2 million new members joining in 2026 alone. This community is not just large; it is also highly productive, contributing significantly to open-source projects. Indian developers have made over 7.5 million contributions to AI-related initiatives globally, establishing the nation as the second-largest contributor in this domain.
- Rapid enterprise AI adoption — As of November 2025, 47% of Indian businesses reported multiple generative AI applications in production.
- Global leadership in AI infrastructure — India is racing to become the first country with large-scale AI public infrastructure.
- Trust and speed in deployment — The future of AI will depend on the ability to deploy solutions effectively and ethically.
Parikh noted that while India did not lead the first wave of technological innovation, it has created a robust developer ecosystem that has become a global powerhouse through its IT services industry. He cited Rahul Regulapati, founder and CEO of Galleri5, as a prime example of the new generation of builders in the AI space, having produced India’s first AI-generated television series.
As the convergence of AI and digital public infrastructure continues, India is poised to embed intelligent systems across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and education. Parikh concluded by stating that the next phase of AI development will be characterized not just by who builds the best models, but by those who can deploy them effectively while maintaining trust and delivering real-world impacts. This positions India uniquely to shape the future of AI on a global scale.
