1. India’s Technology Landscape: 2023–2025

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India continued its rapid ascent as a global technology powerhouse between 2023 and 2025. The country solidified its position as a leading destination for software development, innovation hubs, digital platforms, and emerging tech ecosystems.

Key developments included:

• Expansion of the digital economy, with strong momentum in fintech, e-commerce, health-tech, ed-tech, and enterprise SaaS.

• Broad adoption of AI, machine learning, blockchain, and IoT across sectors—from agriculture to manufacturing to public governance.

• Acceleration of 5G infrastructure deployment, boosting the foundation for smart cities, connected devices, and cloud integration.

• Growth of Indian deep-tech startups supported by a maturing venture ecosystem and national missions focused on innovation, semiconductors, and digital inclusion.

India's technology ecosystem became a strategic pillar for national competitiveness, employment, and global service delivery.

 

2. Key Drivers and Trends

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• A large pool of digital talent, including engineers, data scientists, and software architects, helped India remain a global delivery and innovation hub.

• Rising domestic digital consumption accelerated demand for cloud services, cybersecurity, and AI-based solutions in both public and private sectors.

• Government-led initiatives like Digital India, Make in India, and IndiaAI created a policy and regulatory environment conducive to innovation.

• India emerged as a key partner in global value chains for semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, and IT-enabled services.

• Tech-enabled governance gained ground through the use of digital identity, real-time payment systems, and AI-powered service delivery platforms.

 

3. France–India Technology Collaboration

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France and India share a strong and growing partnership in the field of advanced technologies:

• French firms and startups are increasingly present in India across sectors like cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, AI, mobility, and smart energy.

• Indian companies are expanding in France through R&D labs, tech centers, and collaboration with academic and industrial partners.

• Bilateral cooperation focuses on areas such as quantum computing, digital trust, clean tech, and responsible AI development.

• Innovation hubs and incubators promote joint projects, cross-border scaling, and co-development of solutions for global markets.

This partnership combines France’s strengths in high-tech systems and research with India’s scale, talent, and digital agility.

 

4. Outlook Beyond 2025

India’s technology trajectory is expected to accelerate beyond 2025, with several key transitions on the horizon:

• Expansion of the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing ecosystem through public-private investment and global alliances.

• Mainstreaming of AI and automation across sectors, including healthcare, logistics, agriculture, and public services.

• Wider adoption of blockchain for governance, identity, trade, and supply chain transparency.

• Deepening of digital finance and embedded technologies across consumer and enterprise applications.

• Emphasis on digital sovereignty, ethical tech, and trusted cross-border data flows.

India is poised to become not just a global IT delivery hub, but a co-leader in shaping next-generation digital ecosystems.

 

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Strategic Relevance for FIBC

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• Positions French technology firms as contributors to India’s digital transformation across sectors.

• Creates opportunities for partnerships in AI, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and embedded systems.

• Enhances France–India bilateral tech diplomacy and co-innovation through incubators, trade missions, and investment facilitation.

• Supports FIBC’s role in convening dialogue, enabling business networks, and showcasing joint digital success stories.