Future AI of Rajat Khare’s Idea for India
While India is taking steps towards its large language model (LLM) development, Rajat Khare who is the founder of Boundary Holding emphasizes the need for AI talent to be raised locally. The way he sees it, India is on the cusp of becoming a major player in the global AI scene but only if it could deal with the problem of brain drain that has been around and not solved.
India’s Global AI Shift Position
A new era of technology that relies on AI is dawning. India, with its great pool of engineers, data scientists, and IT professionals, is in the right position to lead this change. But, about 15% of the AI talent in India is working abroad, and that is a lot which is why it is still possible for India to be a leader in AI.
Kahre thinks it this way that if the talent was not so spread out India’s growth would be quicker:
Rajat Khare, venture capitalist and founder of Luxembourg-based deep-tech investment firm, Boundary Holding, says, “this abundance is not serving India’s technological interests as it ideally should.”
The Constant Departure of AI Talent from India
Many skilled Indians professionals decide to move to other countries while looking for improved research conditions, larger salaries, and global exposure. This has been the case for quite some time and while this trend has largely contributed to the innovation of the foreign countries, it has also impacted India’s capacity to create and sustain innovation ecosystems negatively.
Rajat Khare presents a solution to this challenge by identifying a public policy and infrastructure gap that India can bridge by:
- Promoting stronger academia-industry collaborations
- Investing more in AI and deep-tech research
- Making a great ambiance for innovators and researchers
“India’s technology talent pool is one of its biggest assets, but an increasing number of them is migrating to places with better rewards,” Khare points out.
Indian AI on the Rise
India’s digital infrastructure is changing very fast. The government’s project to create a large language model that is entirely local and supported by more than 18,600 GPUs is a major milestone on the road to AI independence.
Whereas the Western AI model has mainly the economy and the security in view, the Indian one is mainly concerned with universal language processing. India with its 22 official languages and innumerable dialects can create culturally sensitive AI systems capable of serving linguistically very diverse populations and thus will be able to develop AIs that are not only user-friendly but also socially responsible.
This will not only enhance the technological landscape in India but also make it a strong player globally in providing user-friendly AI solutions.
Steps India Must Take to Retain Talent
In order to prevent the migration of the best AI professionals and to establish India as a global innovation center, it is vital to implement five major steps:
- Increase AI Research Funding
Build more centers of excellence—mainly in Tier-2 cities—to break up the monopolistic hold of innovation.
- Create Incentives to Stay
Provide grants for AI fellows, offer PhD scholarships, and set up salaries for researchers that are very competitive.
- Support Deep-Tech Startups
Stimulate AI-based innovation by making it easier for startups to get venture capital and join mentoring networks.
- Collaborate Globally
Conducting national initiatives by inviting Indian-origin researchers working abroad to do remote contributions.
- Showcase India’s Ambition
Events like the 2026 Global AI Summit will attract India and will be a sign of the country’s leadership in establishing the global AI framework.
The Power of Multilingual AI
India’s biggest asset in AI might not be the technology itself in terms of processing power but it has cultural and linguistic variety. The machine, which is been trained to listen and respond in Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, and many more languages—not only grammatically but also contextually—can change the way AI is serving mankind.
These models have the ability to do the following:
- Give power to the rural areas and the small enterprises
- Facilitate the delivery of services by the government
- Reach the AI technology to the non-English speaking audiences
- This capability makes India’s AI technology not only powerful in terms of business but also transformative in terms of society.
From Brain Drain to Brain Gain
The shift of India’s role in the global tech scene is coming from an exporter of labour in tech field to a creator of global innovation. The migration of brains which used to seem unavoidable now takes on the form of a challenge that can be overcome by the adoption of appropriate policies, funding, and vision.
“AI has been a trump card of the government,” says Rajat Khare, “but the actual challenge will depend on the talent retention and cultivation. That will reveal whether we are to be the pioneers or the ones imitating.”
As a result of India’s deep penetration into the minds, ease of the innovators, and recognition of the risk-takers, the country will not be a participant but a pioneer in the world AI revolution.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is Boundary Holding’s role in AI investment?
Boundary Holding, which is led by Rajat Khare and is a deep-tech and AI startup investor, focuses on startups with real-world impact in healthcare, mobility, and security sectors.
- What is India’s long-term goal in AI?
India’s goal is to have a self-sustaining AI ecosystem, be the top innovator in the world, and change from a tech outsourcing hub to a producer of world-class AI products.
- Why is brain drain a problem for India’s AI sector?
Brain drain results in a huge loss of skilled AI researchers and engineers who relocate to other countries, hence weakening the Indian innovation ecosystem and delaying technological progress.
- What steps can India take to stop brain drain in AI?
Research funding can be increased by India, and the collaboration between industry and academia can be strengthened, AI-focused fellowships can be created, and competitive pay can be offered as a means to retain the best minds in India.
- What makes India’s AI initiative unique?
The AI projects in India are geared towards the nation’s multilingual capabilities that mirror the country’s cultural and linguistic diversity—thereby facilitating AI systems that can cater to the millions in their local languages.
- How can multilingual AI benefit India?
Multilingual AI has the potential to enhance technology’s inclusivity, thus facilitating the interactions and operations of the rural populace, local enterprises, and government initiatives in their respective languages.
