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India’s AI edge isn’t just raw compute or infrastructure - rather engineering talent & capabilities, according to Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy.
The country is one of Snowflake's fastest-growing markets, as enterprises accelerate AI adoption.
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India’s semiconductor ecosystem has received a $3B strategic boost from foreign partners Intel & 3DGS. The country is sharpening its focus on semiconductors & electronics manufacturing due to geopolitics & the need for robust supply chains.
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Our partner Uber is significantly expanding its engineering footprint in India by opening two massive technology centers in Bengaluru & Hyderabad. Together, the two campuses will focus on core platform systems, machine learning, and generative AI.
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Our partner Airbnb's CEO Brian Chesky says India is one of the co's fastest growing markets, driven by a rising middle class & travel-hungry Gen Z.

India also houses Airbnb's largest corporate office outside of the US.

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"You can't lose by betting on India." As Salesforce's Vala Afshar highlights, India’s massive developer base & millions of STEM graduates - are leading the global shift toward the next generation of 'agentic enterprises' and AI-driven growth.
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India is officially the world’s top market for ChatGPT Images 2.0- as highlighted recently by Sam Altman. AI image-generation tools continue witnessing rapid growth across education, creator platforms, social media, and other ecosystems in India.
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Our partner Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's visit to India was nothing short of groundbreaking: Deep long-term investments, affordability, EV transition, a data-center partnership with Adani & much more.
Uber is now an essential platform in India.
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With Google, Amazon & Microsoft collectively committing > $67.5B to India's AI infrastructure, and Apple now manufacturing 25% of all iPhones in-country - the subcontinent is set for ambitious global platforms to bridge their future with India.

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India - alongside Brazil & Japan, is named as a primary market driving the company’s accelerated growth, in our partner Airbnb's Q1 2026 shareholder letter. Origin nights booked in India grew by ~50% YoY, double the growth of core markets.

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Total startup funding in India climbed to nearly $4 billion in Q1 2026, with AI and Deep-Tech commanding 40%. For global companies, this is a unique ecosystem that offers a high-tech laboratory ready for global-scale partnerships.

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Our partner Airbnb has officially transitioned to a simplified, single-fee structure in India for hosts. As India becomes a top destination for both domestic and international travelers, these platform evolutions are essential for seamless growth.
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The boundaries between mobility and e-commerce in India are officially blurring. Our partner Uber has teamed up with Flipkart on SuperCoins - allowing millions of riders to earn & redeem value from rides in a much wider loyalty ecosystem.
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India is quickly becoming a global laboratory for innovation. New reports from NITI Aayog highlight a massive surge in the Ease of Doing R&D, with patent filings surging by 30% to a record 143,000 in FY26 & domestic filings accounting for 69%.
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India’s startup engine is firing on all cylinders with 55,200+ new ventures recognized this past year - a record. This surge has generated over 2.3m jobs, while nearly 48% of these startups now feature women directors.

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India continues investing in innovation, with the recent launch of the ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, focusing on deep-tech & other sectors.
This focus on IP will also foster a secure ecosystem for global co's in the country.

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As India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) celebrates its 10th anniversary this week, the country now accounts for a whopping 49% of all real-time digital payments worldwide - a pillar for financial inclusion & a blueprint for digital diplomacy.
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India is on track to have 4 semiconductor plants fully operational by 2026- an extraordinary milestone. This has attracted giants such as NVIDIA, AMD & Intel for advanced chip design, & reaffirms India's sovereignty, security & participation in the entire AI value chain.
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Our partner Airbnb is a key player in transforming India's travel landscape, as event-led tourism picks up. In Maharashtra alone, here is a snapshot of their booking growth y-o-y: Lollapalooza - 50x, Coldplay - 170%, 2023 World Cup - 75% & more.

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Our partner Uber has collaborated with the Election Commission in Kerala - to provide free polling station rides for upcoming elections, ensuring accessibility for all voters. These initiatives is play a vital role in local civic infrastructure.
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This week, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) officially cleared the $2.5B merger of a subsidiary of our partner Coursera, with Udemy - creating a global EdTech powerhouse. This will accelerate world-class skilling for India's talent.

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