India’s AI Market to Triple to $17 Billion with 1.25 Million Professionals by 2027
Bengaluru, June 11, 2025 – India’s artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to triple in value and reach $17 billion by 2027, establishing the country as one of the fastest-growing AI economies globally, according to a report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
The report states that AI is no longer confined to experiments or pilot programs—it is now actively transforming how Indian businesses operate and scale. India already commands 16% of the global AI talent pool, second only to the United States.
BCG estimates that India’s current AI workforce of 600,000 professionals will more than double to 1.25 million by 2027, driven by rising demand and investment.
of the key catalysts behind this growth is India’s robust public digital infrastructure, including Aadhaar, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). These platforms have created fertile ground for large-scale AI adoption across sectors.
Other major enablers include access to data from over 700 million internet users, a maturing tech infrastructure, and the rise of approximately 2,000 AI startups in the past three years.
The report outlines a strategic roadmap for Indian companies aiming to scale AI successfully. It stresses that AI is now a business imperative, enabling companies to leapfrog traditional development curves and compete globally.
AI is not just a side project; it’s the next growth engine,” said Mandeep Kohli, Managing Director and Partner at BCG India. “Those who act boldly, invest in scalable data and talent foundations, and partner across the ecosystem will define the next decade of growth—for their companies and for India.
BCG emphasized that while implementing AI successfully remains challenging, the potential rewards far outweigh the risks. What sets AI leaders apart, it noted, is not just their technology investments, but also how they manage organizational change, foster AI capabilities, and embed AI into core business strategies.
The report concluded by noting that India’s AI transformation is not just underway—it is accelerating—and companies that align with this momentum will be at the forefront of a historic technological shift.India’s AI Market to Triple to $17 Billion with 1.25 Million Professionals by 2027
Bengaluru, June 11, 2025 – India’s artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to triple in value and reach $17 billion by 2027, establishing the country as one of the fastest-growing AI economies globally, according to a report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
The report states that AI is no longer confined to experiments or pilot programs—it is now actively transforming how Indian businesses operate and scale. India already commands 16% of the global AI talent pool, second only to the United States.
BCG estimates that India’s current AI workforce of 600,000 professionals will more than double to 1.25 million by 2027, driven by rising demand and investment.
One of the key catalysts behind this growth is India’s robust public digital infrastructure, including Aadhaar, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). These platforms have created fertile ground for large-scale AI adoption across sectors.
Other major enablers include access to data from over 700 million internet users, a maturing tech infrastructure, and the rise of approximately 2,000 AI startups in the past three years.
The report outlines a strategic roadmap for Indian companies aiming to scale AI successfully. It stresses that AI is now a business imperative, enabling companies to leapfrog traditional development curves and compete globally.
AI is not just a side project; it’s the next growth engine,” said Mandeep Kohli, Managing Director and Partner at BCG India. “Those who act boldly, invest in scalable data and talent foundations, and partner across the ecosystem will define the next decade of growth—for their companies and for India.
BCG emphasized that while implementing AI successfully remains challenging, the potential rewards far outweigh the risks. What sets AI leaders apart, it noted, is not just their technology investments, but also how they manage organizational change, foster AI capabilities, and embed AI into core business strategies.
The report concluded by noting that India’s AI transformation is not just underway—it is accelerating—and companies that align with this momentum will be at the forefront of a historic technological shift.
