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India’s Race To Create Its Own DeepSeek: A Technological Leap Or Long Shot?

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

April 4, 2025

India’s tech ambitions are growing fast, but how close is it to creating its own DeepSeek—an AI model to rival global players like OpenAI? With a booming digital infrastructure and tech-savvy population, India is on the radar—but is it moving quickly enough?

Kunal Bahl, co-founder of Titan Capital, predicts India’s version of DeepSeek will emerge via a private-public partnership over the next 4 to 5 years, relying on the country’s proven success in scaling digital infrastructure.

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Chips And AI: India’s Strategic Push

A major hurdle for India’s AI aspirations is chip manufacturing. India’s Commerce Secretary, Piyush Goyal, announced that the country is on track to produce its first chip within two years. U.S. companies like Micron and AMD are investing in India, and Nvidia’s partnership with Reliance Industries in 2024 signals growing global support. As U.S. chip export restrictions loom, India’s push to build domestic manufacturing is more urgent than ever.

Corporate Giants Eye AI

India’s largest corporations, such as Reliance, Tata, and Infosys, are racing to build their own large language models (LLMs) for industry-specific use. OpenAI’s Sam Altman, during a visit to India in February, expressed interest in collaborating on India’s goal of creating an entire AI ecosystem. India is already OpenAI’s second-largest user market, underscoring the country’s potential for AI innovation.

Challenges Ahead

Despite the optimism, experts like Venugopal Garre from Bernstein caution that India’s lack of investment in homegrown tech may hinder its progress. While India has leveraged U.S. technology, it has not followed China’s path of building domestic alternatives. However, experts agree that the AI field is still in its early stages—much like the search engine wars of the ‘90s, where latecomer Google emerged dominant.

India also faces an immediate risk: AI’s potential to displace jobs could exacerbate labor market issues in a country already struggling with high unemployment. As Akhil Gupta from Blackstone India notes, India must prioritize developing its own AI capabilities—or risk falling behind.

The Road Ahead

India has the potential to lead in AI, with its young workforce and growing tech ecosystem. But the country’s ability to catch up or create its own path in AI depends on government support and investments in deep tech.

Bahl believes India is far behind but is waking up to the challenge, inspired by China’s successes. The coming years will be crucial in determining India’s role in the global AI race.

Key Takeaways

AI Investment: The Indian government has committed ₹103 billion ($1.2 billion) to enhance its AI capabilities, though it remains behind the U.S. and China.
Chip Manufacturing: India plans to produce its first chip within two years, with significant backing from U.S. companies.
Corporate Moves: Reliance, Tata, and Infosys are developing industry-specific AI tools, positioning themselves as India’s hyperscalers.
International Collaborations: U.S. firms like OpenAI are looking to collaborate with India on AI development.

The race is on: will India lead, or will it fall behind in the AI revolution?

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Cyprus President Champions Domestic Defence Industry For National Security And Economic Growth

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 18, 2026

Government Commitment To Strengthen National Defence

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulidis, reaffirmed the government’s intention to enhance the country’s deterrence capabilities while expanding the potential of the domestic defense industry. Speaking during a high-level meeting at the Presidential Palace with members of the Cyprus Defence Industry Council, he outlined a strategy that connects national security priorities with long-term economic development.

Performance Assessment And Strategic Objectives

In the presence of Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas, the meeting focused on evaluating the achievements of the council one year following its establishment and delineating the path ahead. The President recalled, “Last year, we decided to institutionalize the Cyprus Defence Industry Council. Today, we review our targets and assess what has been achieved and what remains pending. We discussed the need for a registry of Cypriot companies. It is crucial to amplify the international presence of our enterprises. I remain deeply confident in your capabilities,” emphasizing a performance-driven approach aimed at enhanced operational transparency and market expansion.

Positioning The Industry As A New Economic Pillar

President Christodoulidis expressed his firm belief that the Cypriot defence industry could emerge as a significant economic driver. He described it as a “promising new pillar” for the nation’s economy, bolstered by European initiatives such as the SAFE framework, supplementary equipment procurement plans from third countries, and participation in international trade exhibitions. Such strategies, he noted, open up further opportunities for local businesses to integrate into the global arms market.

International Outreach And Future Economic Impact

The President also pledged active support at an international level, citing his positive response to an invitation to Athens to engage in initiatives aimed at enhanced exposure and collaboration. He was confident that the industry’s contribution could realistically reach a double-digit share of Cyprus’ GDP in the coming years, a target he described as not only ambitious but entirely attainable given current capabilities.

Clear Vision For Measurable Progress

Concluding the meeting, President Christodoulidis reaffirmed his commitment: “I am fully aware of your potential. This is an emerging sector critical to both our economic future and our national security. Today, I expect us to review our concrete achievements, address the areas requiring improvement, and steer this initiative toward even greater success.” This decisive call for accountability and action underscores a broader strategic agenda that intertwines national defence imperatives with forward-looking industrial and economic policies.