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India's robust digital infrastructure and rapid AI advancements have positioned it ahead of most nations, according to Databricks CEO and Co-founder Ali Ghodsi. Speaking during the Databricks Data + AI Summit 2025, he noted that India's tech evolution over the past decade has made innovation far more feasible than in many developed countries. Ghodsi expressed strong optimism about the Indian and broader Asian markets, revealing Databricks' expanded hiring and investment strategy in India, South Korea, and Japan. The company is increasingly focusing on India's thriving tech talent and supportive innovation climate.
India's strides in building its digital infrastructure over the past decade have become a 'game-changer,' setting the country ahead of many developed nations, according to Ali Ghodsi, CEO and Co-founder of Databricks. Addressing the media during the Databricks Data + AI Summit 2025 in San Francisco, Ghodsi remarked that India appeared to be on a strong upward trajectory, particularly as several regions around the world were facing recessionary concerns. Advertisement
Responding to a query on India's growth, he observed that the extensive development of digital infrastructure in the country has made it easier to foster innovation in areas like data and artificial intelligence. He noted that other countries, including those more advanced economically, have yet to catch up with India's digital backbone.
Ghodsi further stated that Databricks was enthusiastic about forging partnerships in the Indian AI ecosystem, not just with emerging startups but also with long-established industrial giants, including Tata Group. He described India as a gigantic market that was becoming increasingly central in global business strategies, adding that there appeared to be few clouds on the horizon for the country's innovation economy.
On the topic of immigration and talent recruitment, Ghodsi, who has lived in nine countries, mentioned that the United States continues to offer considerable opportunities for immigrants. However, he acknowledged a shift in recent years: top Indian graduates, particularly from IITs, are increasingly choosing to remain in India, drawn by attractive career prospects and proximity to family and culture.
Recognising this shift, Ghodsi said that Databricks had significantly expanded its hiring efforts in India, especially in Bangalore. He revealed that the company recently recruited four engineers from a pool of 700 IIT applicants in the city. The strong local talent pool and vibrant market make Bangalore a key focus area.
Beyond India, Databricks is also intensifying investments in Asian markets such as South Korea and Japan. Ghodsi said the company was making strategic moves ahead of the curve and sees Asia as a high-growth, diverse, and dynamic region. He pointed out that, unlike Europe and the United States, Asia has fewer regulatory hurdles when it comes to data and AI, which creates a more fertile ground for innovation.
He emphasised that Asia plays a critical role in Databricks' financial and operational planning. Ghodsi said he consistently encourages his team to scale up aggressively across India, Korea, and Japan, reflecting the company's bullish stance on the region. He contrasted Asia's diversity and demographic scale with Europe's relative homogeneity, calling Asia more expansive and promising.
Databricks, which is headquartered in San Francisco, has offices worldwide and continues to make major moves to strengthen its global footprint. The company recently announced a USD 100 million investment to advance global data and AI education, an initiative aimed at bridging the widespread talent gap in the industry and equipping the next generation of engineers, analysts, and scientists. The Databricks Data + AI Summit 2025 served as a global platform for data professionals, visionaries, and leaders from over 160 countries to collaborate and explore the future of AI-driven innovation.
Source - PTI
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