New Delhi: Google is expanding its presence in India with new investments and digital infrastructure as demand for artificial intelligence surges across businesses and startups in the country. Matt Renner, president, Global Revenue for Google Cloud, said during a media roundtable that India is emerging as one of the most forward-looking markets in the world for AI adoption.

"We are trying to meet that demand with our investments and infrastructure," Renner said, noting that companies across sectors in India are rapidly integrating AI into their operations. He added, "When we go to the globe and ask how many customers are focusing on AI, we have very strong numbers from India when it comes to the total number of customers that are focused on it. I would call India very progressive compared to what we are seeing across the globe."

Renner pointed out that India is investing in AI more than any other country, making it a priority market for Google. The company’s latest move is a $15 billion commitment to establish an AI hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, which marks Google’s largest investment in India so far.

He said the decision to set up major infrastructure within the country aligns with sovereign regulatory requirements and supports the increasing need for in-country AI capabilities.

BI Bureau