Bengaluru’s AI story isn’t just India’s, it’s global. GCCs here don’t just serve Karnataka; they innovate for headquarters worldwide, from Cisco’s network AI to Bosch’s automotive systems. The Global Innovation Alliance links startups to 33 countries, per Kharge, offering market access and funding. This external look is juxtaposed with internal strengths: a multiculturally composed fabric (only 49% native-born) breeds diverse concepts, echoing Silicon Valley’s melting pot.
However, world domination is not certain. San Francisco has more in-depth venture capital and established AI companies such as OpenAI, while Singapore is a slender hub. Bengaluru’s edge lies in cost, talent at 25–30% less than Western rates, per Nasscom-Deloitte, but execution matters. Slow infrastructure growth, like the metro’s two-line crawl since 2007, could sap momentum.
