Anupam Mittal says India doesn’t need to win model race to be in AI race
Anupam Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com, argues that India's primary opportunity in the AI race lies in developing AI-powered enterprise products and services, rather than focusing on foundational AI models. He suggests this strategy could propel India's IT industry to $1 trillion over the next decade, citing successful Indian startups like Superleap AI CRM and Mitigata as examples.
Why it matters
This perspective offers a strategic roadmap for India's AI development, emphasizing practical application and enterprise solutions which could significantly boost its economy and global technological standing by leveraging its existing IT strengths.
Shark Tank judge and Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal said that in order to be in the AI race, India doesn’t need to win the model race. In a post on LinkedIn, Anupam Mittal argued that the country's biggest opportunity lies in building AI-powered enterprise products and services rather than foundational AI models. He pointed to the rapid growth of Indian AI startups and the increasing contribution of AI to IT services as signs that the country remains well placed to benefit from the AI boom. “Our strength in Enterprise AI products & services alone could help take India’s IT industry to ~$1 trillion over the next decade,” Mittal wrote. In the post, Anupam Mittal said statements such as "India has lost the AI race" and "India will dominate AI" may attract attention, but they do not reflect the current reality.
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