‘Busy building bhujia cos’: Unacademy’s Gaurav Munjal’s blunt take on India’s AI progress goes viral as US & China lead global race

India significantly lags behind global leaders in private AI investment, sparking concerns among tech leaders. Despite a $465 billion global investment, India attracted less than $1 billion, ranking 12th with $1.16 billion in 2024. Experts urge a shift from traditional businesses to high-tech innovation to avoid missing out on the AI revolution.