SoftBank to Resume India Investments from 2026, AI in Focus

• SoftBank plans to resume investments in Indian companies and startups from 2026.
• SoftBank Investment Advisers' Sumer Juneja stated the firm has no intention of missing India's next growth cycle.
• The company will prioritize investments in AI-related themes, including AI consumer apps, video editing, and B2B AI in healthcare.
• SoftBank is open to making smaller investments (e.g., $20-25 million) to remain active in the Indian market.
• Despite recent inactivity in new deals (except Jaspay), SoftBank is not in "exit mode" from the Indian market.

Why It Matters: SoftBank's return to Indian investments from 2026 signals future market growth.