Bengaluru, July 1, 2025 — Gaurav Munjal, CEO of Unacademy, has raised concerns over India’s limited investment in artificial intelligence, spotlighting the country’s lag in the global AI race. With India reportedly investing less than $1 billion compared to a global AI spend of $465 billion, Munjal stressed the urgent need for robust policy support and deeper funding.
Why Is Gaurav Munjal Concerned About India’s AI Investment?
“We have an incredible startup ecosystem, but without real investment in foundational AI technologies, we risk falling behind,” Munjal said in a recent social media post. His remarks underscore a growing sentiment in India’s tech community that while innovation is thriving, AI-specific infrastructure and funding remain alarmingly inadequate.
What Action Is Munjal Urging the Government to Take?
Munjal urged policymakers to act swiftly by introducing AI-friendly regulations and creating a stronger R&D ecosystem backed by government and private sector partnerships. He also emphasized the importance of building AI talent and infrastructure to help Indian companies compete globally.
His call to action adds to the mounting pressure on Indian authorities to treat AI as a national priority amid rising global competition and geopolitical shifts in tech dominance.
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