India is accelerating its efforts to achieve independence in artificial intelligence, spurred by the rapid advancements of companies like DeepSeek in China. Adithya Kolavi, observing DeepSeek's language model rivaling Western counterparts with less investment, sees this as validation and a call to action. The Indian AI sector is now focusing on developing its own robust AI infrastructure and talent pool to reduce reliance on foreign technology. This push involves increased government funding, private sector investment, and academic research aimed at fostering innovation and creating AI solutions tailored to India's specific needs and challenges. The goal is to establish a self-sufficient AI ecosystem that can compete globally.