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A major driver shaping AI strategy is the immense capital flowing into big tech companies. Over the past decade, these companies have doubled their operating profits—from around 34% to approximately 63%—resulting in vast budgets for research and development (R&D). Currently, nearly ₹3 lakh crores (around $40 billion USD) are projected to be invested in future-ready AI technologies over the next few years, emphasizing the scale of resource commitment from global industry giants.