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India Must Double AI Budget to Win Global Race, Says 63SATS Cybertech CEO

Neehar Pathare, MD & CEO of 63SATS Cybertech, has called for India to at least double its financial commitment to artificial intelligence to remain competitive on the global stage. He emphasized the urgent need for specific AI legislation to govern the technology's development and its impact on the nation. Pathare also highlighted his company's use of AI methodologies to defend clients against AI-powered cyber threats. He praised the government's strategic release of an intermediary policy just before the India AI Impact Summit, calling it a necessary move to guide the rapidly expanding industry.

Key Points: India Needs to Double AI Budget to Compete Globally: CEO

  • Double AI budget to compete globally
  • Establish formal AI laws and legal structure
  • Use AI to defeat AI-driven cyber threats
  • Government's pre-summit policy provides crucial guardrails
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India must double AI budget to win global Race, says 63SATS Cybertech MD and CEO

63SATS Cybertech CEO Neehar Pathare urges India to double AI funding and establish AI laws to secure its position in the global technology race.

"We need to increase our budgets by at least double those of other countries, so that we are in the AI race. - Neehar Pathare"

New Delhi, February 17

India must significantly increase its financial commitment to Artificial technology to keep pace with international competitors, says Neehar Pathare, MD, CEO & CIO at 63SATS Cybertech.

While speaking to ANI at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi, he talked about the country's position in the global artificial intelligence sector.

He stated that the nation needs defined budgets and should increase those budgets by at least double those of other countries so that India remains in the AI race. He noted, "We need to increase our budgets by at least double those of other countries, so that we are in the AI race."

Pathare also addressed the necessity of a formal legal structure to govern the development and implementation of AI. He argued that the country requires specific AI laws to manage how technology changes the national landscape.

"We need AI law in which how things would change for the country."

Regarding Cybersecurity, Pathare explained that his company employs specific methodologies to protect clients from AI-driven threats. He mentioned that they use these tools to ensure that AI is defeated by AI and that they possess the necessary expertise to achieve this.

"We use methodologies to help our customers and clients to ensure that AI has to be defeated by AI. We have the tools and expertise to do the same."

Pathare praised the government for releasing an intermediary policy six days before the summit began. He described the timing as a strategic move intended to provide immediate guidance to developers and stakeholders.

He said that this policy prevents people from developing in different directions before a formal policy is established. Pathare characterised the introduction of guardrails as a positive step because he expects the industry to expand rapidly following the event. He concluded by saying that the move was necessary because the sector is going to explode after the summit.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good point about the AI law. We need a strong framework that protects data privacy and prevents misuse, but also doesn't stifle innovation. Look at the EU's AI Act – we need something tailored for India's unique challenges and opportunities.
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Rohit P
"AI defeated by AI" for cybersecurity is a fascinating concept. With rising digital payments and UPI frauds, this is critical. Hope the expertise he talks about is developed indigenously and not just licensed from abroad.
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Sarah B
While investment is crucial, let's not forget about the digital divide. Doubling the budget is fine, but a significant portion must go towards making AI accessible and beneficial in rural areas for agriculture, healthcare, and education. Otherwise, it's just for urban elites.
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Vikram M
Throwing money at the problem isn't the only solution. We need to fix our education system first. Where are the quality AI engineers coming from? IITs produce great talent, but we need scale. Focus on skill development in tier-2 and tier-3 cities alongside the budget increase.
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Michael C
The timing of the intermediary policy release just before the summit was a smart move by the government. It sets a clear direction from the start. Clarity in regulation actually boosts investor confidence. Hope to see more such proactive steps.

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