Aditya Birla Group has entered the artificial intelligence race by investing in the AI startup Articul8, valued at $500 million. This move follows similar significant investments in AI infrastructure by other major Indian conglomerates, such as Tata Consultancy Services, which announced a $6.5 billion investment in an AI-specific data center and secured $1 billion in funding. The trend highlights India's strategic positioning to leverage AI for accelerated progress amidst global economic shifts.