Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) City Index 2025

Published on 19 Nov 2025

• Recently,  Bengaluru has secured the 26th rank in the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) City Index 2025, emerging as India’s top AI R&D and data centre hub.

• It is a global benchmarking report that evaluates cities on their capacity, investment, and innovation in artificial intelligence and published by market research firm Counterpoint Research.

• It aims to identify and rank leading global urban centres driving AI development across R&D, infrastructure, governance, and real-world AI use.

India’s Performance in AI City Index 2025:

• Bengaluru ranked 26th globally; India’s top AI city with a vibrant startup and data ecosystem.

• Mumbai and Delhi leverage AI in traffic and public security, with growth potential.

• Other Indian cities in top national ranks include Chennai and Kolkata.

• Report flags need for a stronger AI roadmap and regulatory frameworks in India.

• Top Five Global Rankings Global AI City Index are Singapore, Seoul, Beijing, Dubai, and San Francisco.

https://ddindia.co.in/2025/08/bengaluru-ranked-26th-in-global-ai-city-index-singapore-secures-top-spot/

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