AI to transform India’s $400 billion IT ambition by 2030
Modi says India IT sector could reach $400 billion by 2030 driven by AI-led transformation.
India’s IT sector could reach $400 billion by 2030, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an interview with ANI, highlighting AI as a key growth driver. Services exports remain central to India’s economic expansion, with AI expected to reshape outsourcing and domain-specific automation.
Modi argued that AI is not replacing the IT industry but transforming it. General-purpose AI tools are becoming widespread, while enterprise-grade adoption remains concentrated in specific sectors where established IT firms continue solving complex business challenges.
Government policy is anchored in the IndiaAI Mission, which aims to expand access to computing infrastructure and strengthen domestic innovation. Modi said GPU targets have already been exceeded, with further investment planned to ensure affordable access for startups and enterprises.
Four Centres of Excellence have been established in healthcare, agriculture, education and sustainable cities, alongside five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling. Authorities aim to equip the workforce with industry-relevant AI expertise to support long-term competitiveness.
Strategic ambition extends beyond service delivery toward building AI products and platforms for domestic and global markets. Policymakers in India position AI as a catalyst for higher productivity, stronger digital infrastructure, and broader economic resilience.
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