India’s Digital Ecosystem Comes of Age in 2025, as Responsible AI, Sovereign Cloud and Tier-2/3 Growth Take Centre Stage
By Mr Pinkesh Kotecha, Chairman and Managing Director of Ishan Technologies.
“2025 marked as a year where India’s digital ambitions became more grounded and more mature. Across enterprises and public institutions, the conversation shifted from what technology to adopt to how to build it responsibly and at scale. AI gained real traction under the India AI Mission, sovereign cloud adoption deepened, and digital infrastructure expanded beyond metros, especially with GCCs and businesses looking at Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities as long-term growth hubs.
What stood out this year was a growing emphasis on foundations. As AI pilots moved closer to production and digital footprints widened, organisations began paying closer attention to data quality, network reliability, cybersecurity, and governance. The rollout of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act was an important milestone in this journey, it brought much-needed clarity around accountability, data ownership, and trust, influencing how cloud and digital platforms are designed and deployed.
Building on the policy support and AI-led investments gained this year, the ecosystem is well-positioned to sustain momentum into the next phase of growth. As enterprises move beyond experimentation to operationalise AI, demand is shifting toward secure, compliant, and production-ready digital infrastructure. For ICT providers like Ishan Technologies, the opportunity lies in enabling AI at scale through sovereign cloud, resilient data centres, and strong cybersecurity, supporting GCC expansion and regulated sectors as they accelerate digital adoption.”