Billionaires like former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal are bullish on artificial intelligence: Check options to invest in AI

India's AI sector is gaining prominence, with 19 individuals listed on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, collectively worth ₹3.07 lakh crore. 

India’s artificial intelligence sector is creating fresh wealth and attracting attention from ordinary investors. The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 includes 19 people from the artificial intelligence sector.

Their combined wealth stands at ₹3.07 lakh crore, with 15 joining this year. This amount represents personal wealth, rather than investment flowing into the sector.

Sridhar Pinnapureddy and family, associated with CTRL S Datacentres, lead with ₹46,100 crore. Yotta’s Darshan Hiranandani follows with ₹37,900 crore.

Astera Labs founders Jitendra Mohan and Sanjay Gajendra hold ₹28,800 crore and ₹27,600 crore. Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal enters through Parallel Web Systems, with ₹10,500 crore.

How can people in India invest in AI?

For common investors, buying shares offers one way to participate in this growing sector. Listed technology companies offer exposure through software, cloud services and automation.

A fund of funds invests in a global artificial intelligence index ETF. Such options include Edelweiss US Technology Equity FoF, Mirae Asset Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF FoF and Axis Global Innovation FoF. The risk level is very high due to its international exposure.

Other options include Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 ETF (around 33% AI exposure), Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF (around. 51% AI exposure) and Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund (around 20% AI exposure), according to Angel One.