According to the SIDE 2026 report by ICRIER, India has emerged as the world's 5th most digitalized economy, surpassing developed nations like Germany, France, Japan, and Canada. Additionally, India climbed to 4th place in the CHiPS-AI index for AI performance, up from 8th in 2025. While India accounts for 26% of global AI users and is the 2nd largest hub for AI talent, it currently receives only 1% of global private AI investment. Experts emphasize the need for increased investment and research to further scale digital innovation. https://odishasambad.in/india-emerges-as-worlds-5th-most-digitalised-economy-ranks-4th-in-global-ai-index-side-2026-report/ #creator program