New Delhi, July 15 -- Google is expanding its focus on India's startup ecosystem as it pushes deeper into the era of agentic artificial intelligence (AI), rolling out new AI infrastructure, developer tools, training programs and localized capabilities aimed at helping startups build and scale AI-first applications. The announcements, made at Google I/O Connect India 2026 in Bengaluru, signal the company's strategy to position India as a key market for developing AI-powered products rather than just deploying them.

Beyond launching new AI features, Google outlined initiatives spanning cloud infrastructure, developer education, application development and AI accessibility, reflecting a broader effort to strengthen the ecosystem supporting ...