India leads AI application growth as global investment nears $800 billion

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Global AI investment reached $800 billion in 2025, with venture capital nearly doubling, signaling a shift to large-scale commercial deployment. Mega-rounds over $100 million dominated funding, reflecting strong enterprise demand. India is emerging as a key hub for AI applications, with startups focusing on deployment and reaching revenue early. The value in AI is shifting from model building to application deployment. Indian startups are well-positioned due to their focus on capital efficiency and enterprise use cases.


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