Why Is India Behind the US and China in AI Investment? | Saurabh Jha, Tech Mahindra

India saw $2.3 billion in AI startup investment in 2025. The US deployed over $147 billion. China deployed $81 billion in deep tech. Saurabh Jha, SVP and Global Head, Data and AI at Tech Mahindra, joins Dr. Maninder Singh, Professor and Head at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology of Engineering and Technology, to talk about what that gap really means. They cover: The scale of the funding gap between India, the US, and China in AI and deep tech Why the difference isn't just about money, but national ambition, institutional risk appetite, and willingness to back long-term, 10-year investment horizons Why Indian startups need to build for a global audience from day one, not just a domestic one SpeakIn Asia Dialogues brings together senior industry leaders and academics for unfiltered conversations on the shifts reshaping business, finance, and education. Watch the full conversation. Follow SpeakIn for more conversations at the intersection of industry and academia. LinkedIn-   / speakinasia   Instagram-   / speakin_official   Twitter- https://x.com/SpeakIn_Global Facebook-   / yourspeakin   Partner with us: [email protected] #AsiaDialogues #SpeakIn #DeepTech #AI #Investment