India: The Unsung Backbone of the Global AI Revolution

India is becoming a pivotal player in the global AI and tech scene, with a surge of over 21.9 million developers contributing to open-source projects, according to the 2025 GitHub Octoverse report.

These developers are the backbone of the digital economy, building and improving the foundational elements that make AI and tech innovations possible worldwide. Yet, despite their significant numbers, India's influence in generating globally dominant tech companies and projects remains limited.

Experts emphasize the need for stronger institutional leadership and regulatory frameworks that nurture innovation without stifling it, particularly in sensitive domains like healthcare and finance.