Indian conglomerate, Reliance, stands alone as the sole Indian entity among prestigious global technology companies with significant market valuations.
Breaking News: Reliance in Top 30 Global Tech Giants
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries shakes up the global tech scene, making it as the sole Indian firm to crack the top 30 publicly traded tech companies worldwide, as reported in the 340-page 'Trends - Artificial Intelligence' study. This report delves into the global adoption and transformative impact of AI technologies.
The US tech behemoths, like Microsoft, Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Tesla, and Broadcom, dominate the top eight slots on the list. Taiwan's TSMC holds the 9th position, followed by China's Tencent. Reliance, with a market cap of $216 billion, secures the 23rd spot.
This study reveals that only five companies have managed to stay in the top 30 most valuable publicly traded tech companies since 1995 - Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, IBM, and AT&T. Interestingly, Reliance finds itself listed alongside these pioneers and newcomers like Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Tesla, Alibaba, Salesforce, and China Mobile.
In 1995, the US had 53% of the top tech companies, a figure that dropped to 70% in 2025. In contrast, Japan had 30% in 1995, only to lose all its representation in 2025. The UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Mexico, and Malaysia each had one representative in 1995, but none now feature on the list.
However, in 2025, newcomers such as China, Germany, Taiwan, Netherlands, South Korea, and India have earned a place on the list. Taiwan has only one company - TSMC - the world's major producer of advanced semiconductors, accounting for 80-90%.
The report also reveals that India leads the world in ChatGPT mobile app users. With 13.5% of monthly active users, India outnumbers the US, Indonesia, and Brazil. Pakistan forms a smaller 3%. Similarly, India accounts for 6.9% of active global users of Chinese AI app DeepSeek.
AI is revolutionizing various sectors at an unprecedented pace. From customer support to software development, scientific discovery, education, and manufacturing, AI is becoming indispensable. Accessible and increasingly capable AI tools, like ChatGPT, are driving this growth. Large tech incumbents are integrating AI more deeply into their products, transforming user interfaces and interactions.
Investments in computation continue to soar, with capital expenditures scaling to record highs among major cloud providers, chipmakers, and hyperscalers. This investment is not just in chips but also in new data centers, networking infrastructure, and energy systems to support growing demand. As AI moves closer to the edge - in vehicles, farms, labs, and homes - the boundaries between digital and physical infrastructure are becoming increasingly blurred.
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- business-standard.com
- cnxbiz.cn
- moneycontrol.com
- economictimes.indiatimes.com
- The breaking news highlights Reliance's entry into the top 30 most valuable tech companies worldwide, marking a significant milestone for India in the global tech industry.
- The rapid adoption and transformative impact of AI technologies, as discussed in the 'Trends - Artificial Intelligence' study, have catapulted Reliance into this esteemed list, alongside tech heavyweights like Microsoft, Amazon, and Alibaba.
- However, this new development underscores a shift in the global tech landscape, with the US dominance shrinking over the years, while newcomers such as China, Taiwan, and India are rising in prominence.
- In the world of AI, India is not just a player but a frontrunner, leading in ChatGPT mobile app users and holding a substantial share of active users for DeepSeek, a Chinese AI app.
- This dominance in AI is driving growth in various sectors, including education, manufacturing, and customer support, and is inspiring large tech incumbents to integrate AI more deeply into their products.
- As AI continues to revolutionize industries, investments in computation are scaling new heights, with major players pumping capital into chips, data centers, networking infrastructure, and energy systems, signaling a new era of digital-physical integration.
