India ranked 4th globally in Artificial Intelligence (AI) performance and 5th in the Digital Economy Rankings

India ranked 4th globally in Artificial Intelligence (AI) performance and 5th in the Digital Economy Rankings

¨     India ranked 4th globally in Artificial Intelligence (AI) performance and 5th in the Digital Economy Rankings.

¨     The achievement was highlighted in the State of India’s Digital Economy 2026 report.

¨     India improved its position in the Digital Economy Rankings from 8th place in 2025 to 5th place in 2026.

¨     In AI performance, India is behind only the United States, China, and Singapore.

¨     The report was released on 29 May 2026 by the ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy.

¨     The assessment was based on indicators such as AI performance, digital trade, talent availability, and digital adoption.

¨     India ranks ahead of several developed economies, including Germany, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Canada, in AI performance.

¨     India possesses the world’s second-largest AI talent pool.

¨     India generated approximately US$328 billion in revenue from digitally delivered trade.

¨     This revenue includes software exports, information technology services, and cloud-based solutions.

¨     Digitally delivered trade refers to services supplied through digital networks and online platforms.