Linux Foundation Research Finds Open Source Is Key To Driving India’s AI Market
Linux Foundation Research Finds Open Source Is Key To Driving India’s AI Market
Publish Date: 2026-02-17 05:30:00
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New report shows rapid AI-driven economic growth fueled by open source innovation and global talent demand, positioning India for long-term success
NEW DELHI, India, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — India AI Impact Summit — The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, in partnership with Meta, today released a new report examining AI adoption in India and the economic and social opportunities the technology presents for the country.
Through a literature review and qualitative interviews, the report, AI for Economic and Social Good in India: Scaling Inclusive Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators, and Local Economies, shows that 76% of Indian startups use open source AI, enabling cost-effective innovation and customization. India’s AI market is projected to grow from $6 billion in 2024 to nearly $32 billion by 2031, which is fueled by strong startup momentum, global demand for Indian technical talent, and government leadership in digital public infrastructure. The research also underscores that India’s deep and rapidly expanding talent pool, combined with high AI adoption and large-scale skilling initiatives, positions the country to navigate workforce transformation and capture long-term economic opportunity as AI adoption accelerates.
“India is leveraging open source to define its own unique trajectory in the AI revolution,” said Hilary Carter, senior vice president of research and communications at the Linux Foundation. “This report highlights not only the scale of India’s AI opportunity, but why the country is well positioned for long-term success – thanks to its talent base, startup ecosystem, and commitment to open innovation.”
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