PM Modi urges Indian startups to build AI on local servers

Modi urged startups to lead India’s AI development using local talent and infrastructure. At Startup India’s 10th anniversary, he announced 38,000 GPUs under the India AI Mission to make computing affordable for smaller firms. Emphasizing indigenous AI and strategic autonomy, he linked tech leadership to economic security. He also highlighted opportunities in semiconductors, data centres, green hydrogen, and the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026.