Rajat Khare on Why Retaining Talent Is India’s Gateway to AI Leadership

India holds nearly 15% of the global AI talent pool, yet much of this expertise drives innovation abroad rather than boosting domestic progress. Rajat Khare, founder of Luxembourg-based Boundary Holding, notes, “This abundance is not serving India’s technological interests as it ideally should.” Every year, thousands of skilled professionals move overseas, attracted by better pay, advanced research infrastructure, and broader exposure. While this migration brings international recognition to Indian talent, it limits the country’s capacity to retain its brightest minds, ultimately hindering India’s growth in homegrown innovation and technological self-reliance.