India bids to attract over $200B in AI infrastructure investment by 2028

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February 17, 2026, 2:13 PM

• •India plans to attract over $200 billion in AI infrastructure investment.
• •The government is offering incentives to draw in investment.
• •The country aims to expand shared compute capacity and increase its focus on research and development.
• •Challenges include access to reliable power and water.

India is aggressively pursuing over $200 billion in AI infrastructure investment to become a global AI hub, with plans outlined by IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the AI Impact Summit. The government is offering tax incentives, venture capital, and policy support to attract investment and expand the AI value chain. This effort includes expanding shared compute capacity and a second phase of the AI Mission with a focus on R&D. While facing challenges like power and water access, India aims to capitalize on rising AI computing demands and global competition.

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