India among top 10 emerging markets in AI readiness; private AI investment triples: World Bank

India ranks among the top 10 emerging markets for AI readiness, supported by its large tech workforce, expanding GCC ecosystem and digital public infrastructure, according to the World Bank. Private AI investment more than tripled to $4.1 billion in 2025, but the report said India still needs stronger infrastructure, skills, regulation and wider access to ensure AI gains are broadly shared.