India’s Artificial Intelligence ambitions are entering a new and decisive phase. As a leader in data generation, we are positioned to play a defining role in the future of the global AI economy. However, the future of AI in India will not be determined solely by algorithms or AI applications, but it will depend on the design, location, and sustainability of the infrastructure that powers AI computation at a large scale.

In this context, the Chintan Research Foundation and The Dialogue jointly organised a roundtable discussion with the aim of designing a sustainable AI infrastructure roadmap for India by advancing compute architectures, setting environmental benchmarks, and aligning policy frameworks across the AI value chain. The session brought together senior stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and policy research institutions to move the conversation forward on how India can design an AI infrastructure model that is distributed, energy-conscious, resilient, and inclusive.