India AI Impact Summit 2026 Live: India stands at the forefront of AI transformation, says PM Modi

AAP MP Raghav Chadha says, “In the 21st century, the levers of power will essentially be controlled by those who have access to AI, GPUs, compute capability and data centres”

“India’s AI progress raises high expectations at Summit,” says Tajikistan representative Firuzjon Sodiqov

Deputy Chair at the Artificial Intelligence Council under the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan, Firuzjon Sodiqov, on Monday, praised India’s rapid strides in artificial intelligence and said that there are “really high expectations” from New Delhi at the ongoing global AI Summit, expressing hope for deeper collaboration between the two countries.

‘UPI One World’ wallet services will be available for international visitors attending the ongoing five-day India AI Impact Summit

Visuals from inside AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.

World’s Largest AI Summit Opens to Packed Halls, Signals Surging Global Interest

• The world’s largest artificial intelligence summit opened to packed halls and long queues on Monday, as tech moguls, industry leaders, policymakers, founders, and technologists thronged the venue for the conference, where India is set to push for widening access to AI and seek international agreement on global AI commons.
• The enthusiasm was high despite the fact that the high profile speakers – from Sundar Pichai of Alphabet to Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic – haven’t even arrived in the country. Their sessions start not before Wednesday.
• Final two days of the Summit – February 19 and 20 – will see more than 20 heads of state and government, including France’s Emmanuel Macron and Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, along with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, talking about the future of AI alongside business leaders and investors

Anthropic Boosts India AI Push Via Flag Airline, Cognizant Pacts

• Anthropic PBC is embedding its marquee AI coding agent within prominent Indian firms including its flag carrier and an outsourcing giant, aiming to quicken artificial intelligence adoption across the world’s most populous nation.
• Air India Ltd. is using Claude Code to create custom software, while Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. is deploying the agent to 350,000 employees globally to modernize legacy systems, Anthropic said in a statement on Monday.
• “We are seeing cool applications in Indian languages — in education, legal, farming — that are bringing AI into digital infrastructure,” Amodei told a roomful of developers at the Summit, adding that the company’s revenue run rate from India had doubled since he last visited the country four months ago.

OpenAI, Meta speech models struggle with Indian languages

OpenAI, Meta speech models struggle with Indian languages

AI models from OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft struggle with Indian languages, while Indian startup Sarvam excels in accuracy.

AI Cuts Diagnosis Time by 50% in India, Says Qure.ai Founding Member Ankit Modi

• Highlighting India’s leadership in medical innovation and technological governance, industry experts at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 underscored the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public health and responsible data frameworks.
• “We build AI solutions for medical imaging, impacting oncology, cardiology, tuberculosis and multiple disease areas. We are at this summit to showcase our impact that we have created for 40 million people across 100 plus countries,” Modi stated.
• Detailing the practical application of these technologies in India, Modi cited successful interventions at large-scale gatherings and state-level screenings. “We use AI to read chest X-rays and make an AI intervention at the right time. For example, we deployed AI at Mahakumbh last year; we saw that in a very small area, a lot of people have been crowded up, X-rays were being taken, but 3 per cent of those X-rays also had signs of tuberculosis,” he noted.

India’s MSMEs must be at the heart of AI-driven manufacturing transformation: ITC’s Gaurav Kataria

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) must remain central to India’s artificial intelligence (AI) strategy as the country works to unlock value in manufacturing and accelerate economic growth, Gaurav Kataria, VP Digital (Manufacturing) and CDIO PSPD at ITC Ltd told ANI today.

“MSME is absolutely a great focus and really, really required at this point in time,” Kataria told ANI on the sidelines of “Democratizing AI Resources for Economic Growth and Social Good”, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

Kataria said inclusive AI adoption across enterprises of all sizes would be critical to maximising impact. 

While AI presents significant opportunities, he acknowledged concerns around its broader implications. 

“We all have to learn and evolve. It’s a new technology. It will take time. It’s in its infancy,” he said. “We all have to make sure that there are guardrails which are put. The government’s doing a great job from a policy perspective. And we will continue to support all the endeavours from a government standpoint.” (ANI) 

AI-generated misinformation has power to derail democracies: Prasada

Union Minister Jitin Prasada on Monday urged caution in the use of AI tools, saying misinformation generated through artificial intelligence has the power to undermine democratic systems.

Speaking at a session in the AI Impact Summit here, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology also said artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly enhance learning for students and teachers, but it must not be treated as a shortcut that weakens critical thinking or curiosity.

He underlined that AI cannot replace teachers and its risks in education must be carefully addressed.

Highlighting the importance of AI in education, the minister said this technology should be embedded not just in school curricula but across the wider education framework. (PTI) 

AI Impact Summit triggers traffic snarls across Delhi

Commuters at several parts of the national capital on Monday reported traffic congestion and travel delays, with enhanced security arrangements and traffic diversions coming into force for the five-day AI Impact Summit at the Bharat Mandapam.

Long queues of vehicles and near-zero movement were reported on key arterial routes and transport hubs, including the Delhi-Meerut Expressway near Sarai Kale Khan, the DND Flyway, the Vikas Marg-ITO stretch, Naraina, the Delhi Cantt Metro station area, and the Old Delhi Railway Station-Pul Mithai corridor.

Several commuters reported being stuck in traffic for more than half an hour, with many raising concerns over fuel wastage and productivity loss.(PTI)

Invideo, Google Cloud partner to integrate AI into long-form filmmaking

Invideo announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud on Monday to debut a new suite of enterprise-grade filmmaking production pipelines designed for the global media and entertainment industry.

The collaboration integrates Invideo’s creative interface with Google Cloud’s AI infrastructure and generative media models to provide media studios, production houses, and broadcast networks with the technical capacity to produce long-form, studio-quality content.

The initiative leverages Google’s full suite of generative media models on Vertex AI, including Veo and Imagen, to orchestrate stages of production from text-to-image and cinematic video to synchronised music and speech within a single workflow.

The partnership announced in New Delhi, utilises Google Cloud’s AI Hypercomputer architecture, which integrates performance-optimised TPUs and GPUs, to train custom AI models. 

This infrastructure provides the computational velocity required to maintain visual consistency across complex narratives, moving beyond the short-form content that currently dominates the AI media market.

“Invideo exists to support storytellers. We’ve built a platform that serves 30 million creators. Now we’re focused on the future of filmmaking–not as just a technology provider, but as a true partner to filmmakers. With Google Cloud, we’re building end-to-end AI pipelines that empower filmmakers to bring their vision to screen while making economic sense for the industry. When AI works for filmmakers creatively and financially, everyone wins,” said Sanket Shah, CEO and Co-founder, Invideo. (ANI) 

“Good time for India to understand how we can contribute to this race”: CEO of Hirebeen

Founder and CEO of Hirebeen, Dheeraj Srivastava, said that the India AI Impact Summit 2026 comes at a crucial juncture for the country to define its role in the evolving AI landscape.

Speaking at the summit, Srivastava highlighted the rapid expansion of AI influence over the past few years and stressed the need for India to strategically position itself in the global race.

“In the last 5 years, AI impact has risen globally. This is a good time for India to understand how we can contribute to this race, “ he said.

Emphasising the importance of technological self-reliance, Srivastava noted that his company is working towards building sovereign large language models (LLMs), aligning with broader national efforts to strengthen indigenous AI capabilities.

“We are working towards building sovereign LLMs. Here I am, looking forward to listening to many views and the focus of the government towards the future,” he added.

Earlier, Saahil Goel, MD & CEO of Shiprocket, stated that while the platform has enabled over four lakh businesses to go online, 60 million MSMEs in India remain to be integrated into the digital economy. (ANI) 

AI-integrated model shows improved accuracy in streamflow prediction: IIT-D Study

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi have combined traditional models used to predict streamflow in India’s rivers with artificial intelligence, finding that the new approach significantly improved prediction accuracy in 208 of the 220 rivers tested.

Accurate information of river flow is critical for water resources management, including irrigation scheduling, reducing flood risk, and reservoir operations.

The team, Bhanu Magotra and Manabendra Saharia, said that large-scale hydrological models often produce significant uncertainties in streamflow estimates at local scales unless extensive basin-specific calibration is performed.

Such calibration is computationally expensive and challenging to implement across a country as hydrologically diverse as India, they said. (PTI) 

India’s retail market to more than double to ₹215 trillion by 2035, driven by AI and consumption surge: Retailers Association of India

India’s retail market is on a trajectory to more than double in size, reaching between ₹210 trillion and ₹215 trillion by 2035, up from Rs 90-95 trillion in 2025. This growth is being driven by a resilient economy and a sharp rise in digital adoption, according to a new joint report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Retailers Association of India (RAI).

The report, titled ‘Winning Codes for Retail 2035: Capturing the ₹200 Trillion Prize’, was unveiled today at the Retail Leadership Summit 2026 in Mumbai.

The integration of artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the way Indians shop, moving from simple digital transactions to AI-guided discovery. 

The report notes that India’s internet adoption has grown more than three times since 2016, creating a high “adoption elasticity” for new technologies like Generative AI. 

This has led to the rise of “agentic commerce,” where AI agents influence research and purchase decisions. (ANI) 

AI will not kill jobs but will unbundle them; Next 3 years to see 1000x growth: Microsoft India’s Puneet Chandok

AI will not kill jobs but will unbundle them; Next 3 years to see 1000x growth: Microsoft India’s Puneet Chandok

Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India and South Asia, on Monday said Artificial Intelligence models are improving at an unprecedented pace and predicted exponential growth in the sector over the next three years.

“If You Don’t Do AI, AI Will Be Done to You”: AI offers both threat and opportunity, says Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani

Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani on Monday emphasised that Artificial Intelligence is both a threat and an opportunity, adding that it will create new jobs.

Artificial Intelligence, he insists, “is relentless”. “It is happening whether you like it or not.

Bikhchandani, who participated in a session at the AI Impact Summit that began in the national capital on Monday, asserted that it brings focus on AI, which is a huge force and an emerging technology. 

“AI is both a threat and an opportunity. Some jobs will be lost, and many will be created. The way forward is to upskill and learn AI platforms. To have this AI Summit here is very good as it brings focus on AI, which is a huge force and an emerging technology,” Bikhchandani told ANI. 

AI lifts everyone up and reforms social good for generations to come, says Cisco India MD

AI lifts everyone up and reforms social good for generations to come, says Cisco India MD

At Cisco, we align the mission of using AI to make life better with the help of the government, says Harish Krishnan

AI Impact Summit gets over 2.5 lakh registrations; MeitY secy Krishnan hails enthusiasm

AI Impact Summit gets over 2.5 lakh registrations; MeitY secy Krishnan hails enthusiasm

India AI Impact Summit 2026 garners over 2.5 lakh registrations, showcasing global enthusiasm for AI innovation and collaboration.

India has highest level of AI skill penetration, avoiding over-regulation: Jitin Prasada

India has highest level of AI skill penetration, avoiding over-regulation: Jitin Prasada

India has the highest level of artificial intelligence (AI) skill penetration and has adopted a policy approach of avoiding over-regulation to ensure innovation thrives, Union Minister Jitin Prasada said on Monday.

AI outcome won’t be accidental: CEA Nageswaran warns tech transformation must align with mass employability

AI outcome won’t be accidental: CEA Nageswaran warns tech transformation must align with mass employability

This is not the task of government alone; it must be a Team India effort, bringing together policymakers, industry, educators, and society at large, says the CEA

India can lead globally by aligning AI adoption with mass employability through education reform: CEA Nageswaran

India can lead globally by aligning AI adoption with mass employability through education reform: CEA Nageswaran

For India, this is not a debate about the future of work; it is a decision about the future of growth, social stability, and cohesion. We must act, and act now, says the Chief Economic Advisor

UK Deputy PM leads high-powered delegation to India AI Impact Summit to secure global growth and investment

UK Deputy PM leads high-powered delegation to India AI Impact Summit to secure global growth and investment

UK Deputy PM leads a delegation to India’s AI Impact Summit, aiming to foster global partnerships and investment for economic growth.

Regulatory sandboxes necessary for having innovations within guardrails: IFSCA official

Regulatory sandboxes are necessary to ensure that startups and other players can build things in a controlled environment within the guardrails without stifling innovation, a senior official at the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) said on Monday.

Speaking at a session at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, IFSCA’s Chief Technology Officer Joseph Joshy also said he would look at the things through the regulatory lens.

The five-day summit — which will see a host of heads of state and government, overseas representatives and industry players, among others — commenced on Monday. (PTI) 

“AI not only for India but for the whole world”: MoS IT Jitin Prasada at India AI Impact Summit

India has the highest level of artificial intelligence (AI) skill penetration and has adopted a policy approach of avoiding over-regulation to ensure innovation thrives, Union Minister Jitin Prasada said on Monday.

Speaking at a session in the AI Impact Summit here, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology said the present government is agile and listens to all ideas.

The government finetunes its policies, programmes, as per the need of the hour, he said.

India has trajectory, speed, and scale to offer to the world in the AI space, he added.

“We have maximum AI skill penetration, we have gone ahead with the policy of ensuring not to over-regulate so that innovation thrives,” Prasada said, adding, “We are ensuring that GPU access has been available as far as possible at the cheapest cost”. (PTI) 

“Humans will think; computers will do”: CII AI Forum Co-Chair Tejpreet Chopra on future of AI in India

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world and becoming a part of everyday life. From healthcare and agriculture to education and governance, AI is improving efficiency and creating smarter solutions. 

Rather than taking away jobs, AI will generate new roles, encourage entrepreneurship, and shape the future workforce.

These were the key takeaways from Tejpreet Chopra, Co-Chair of the CII National AI Forum and CEO of Industry.AI, during his address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

Speaking at the event, Chopra highlighted that AI is now everywhere, changing how people live their daily lives. He noted that India is quickly becoming a leader for the Global South by focusing on digital growth and talent.

He said, “Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the world and becoming a part of everyday life. From healthcare and agriculture to education and governance, AI is improving efficiency and creating smarter solutions.”

He further explained that technology is a tool for empowerment rather than a threat to workers. “It is helping people work faster, make better decisions, and access new opportunities. India is emerging as a leader in the Global South by investing in digital infrastructure, innovation, and skilled talent,” Chopra added. (ANI) 

AI outcome won’t be accidental: CEA Nageswaran warns tech transformation must align with mass employability

Asserting that the impact of emerging technologies on India’s future will be determined by deliberate policy choices, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Monday stated that the outcome of artificial intelligence will not be “accidental” and must be strictly aligned with mass employability.

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 during a session on ‘Employability in the AI Age: Preparing for the Jobs of Tomorrow,’ the CEA who joined virtually, highlighted that Artificial Intelligence presents a critical juncture for the economic trajectory. 

“With foresight, institutional discipline, and relentless execution, India can become the first large society to demonstrate true human abundance. Artificial intelligence can either reinforce this vision or undermine it — the outcome will not be accidental,” he said.

Nageswaran noted that this transformation “will not happen by drift” and demands political will and strong state capacity. 

“Most importantly, it requires a clear national commitment to aligning technological adoption with mass employability. This is not the task of government alone; it must be a Team India effort, bringing together policymakers, industry, educators, and society at large,” he said. (ANI) 

Over 2.5 lakh register for AI Impact Summit; MeitY secy Krishnan says it is “reflection of India’s energy”

Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology S Krishnan on Monday said that over 2.5 lakh participants from across India and around the world have registered for the ongoing India Impact AI Summit 2026, exceeding expectations.

Talking to ANI on the inaugural day of the Summit, Krishnan said the response was overwhelming and unprecedented.

“The enthusiasm to participate in the event has truly grown. We have more than 2.5 lakh registrations from across India and the rest of the world. We’ve tried to make all the arrangements that we can. We never anticipated that there would be so many people willing and wanting to attend, which is why we did not restrict the registrations. So on all the days except the 19th, all of them are welcome to attend the various sessions that are going on,” he said.

With participation numbers soaring, nearly all sessions have witnessed full capacity crowds, he said. Krishnan described this as a wonderful reflection of the kind of energy that India is able to bring to any event of this kind.

He clarified that, except for the proceedings scheduled on February 19, all registered participants are welcome to attend various sessions. (ANI) 

“To truly make India an AI service provider, we need to contribute in whichever fashion we can”: Jitin Prasada at AI Summit

Emphasising that India’s artificial intelligence (AI) journey must move beyond policy frameworks to inclusive innovation, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that every stakeholder, from industry and startups to researchers and youth, must contribute to making India a global AI leader.

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, the minister underlined that the country’s ambition is not just to be an AI consumer but an AI service provider to the world.

“It’s not only about the government making policies, but about every stakeholder, from industry to startups, to our young innovators and researchers. Every person has a stake and skin in the game,” Prasada said.

He noted that for India to emerge as a global AI hub, collective participation is essential. “To truly make India an AI service provider for the world, we all have to chip in and contribute in whichever fashion we can,” he added. (ANI) 

Norway Envoy to India May-Elin Stener calls for stronger representation of women in AI development

Norway’s Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener, has underscored the urgent need to address gender imbalance in artificial intelligence and technology, stressing that inclusion must move beyond discussion panels and into real structural change.

At the AI Impact Summit 2026, the Norwegian Ambassador to India, Stener, focused on gender and innovation and highlighted the stark contrast between curated events and the broader reality of the tech industry.

“We are here today discussing gender in technology, so I would also like to keep in mind we are on a gender-balanced panel here, but most of the panels and most of the work that is being done in technology and AI is gender-unbalanced the other way,” Stener told ANI. 

AI integration in road, transport can help avoid accidents, curb pollution: Govt official

Measures such as a vehicle-to-vehicle communication system and adding driving-in-school curriculum can help in this direction, Pankaj Aggarwal, an officer in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, said while speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in the national capital.

During a panel discussion on ‘AI for Road Safety: Data-Driven Solutions for Enhancing Road Safety in India’, he said AI can play a big role in avoiding accidents and reducing fatalities.

Further, AI can help maintain correct data when it comes to accidents and fatalities, he said, citing the example of Bihar where he said data shows fatalities are higher than the national average.

On pollution, Aggarwal said, “We are developing an AI tool for that also because the environment is a major concern in the urban centres.” How to control pollution is also an area where the government is actively taking steps as data can be misled here.

He also mooted an idea of having driving as part of school curriculum through AI as it can create awareness among the youth. (PTI) 

“AI lifts everyone up and reforms social good for generations to come”: Cisco India MD Harish Krishnan at AI Impact Summit 2026

Highlighting the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, Harish Krishnan, Managing Director, Cisco Systems India, stated on Monday that AI is reforming social good for generations to come and effectively augmenting essential human capabilities.

Speaking at the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ on the theme ‘Democratising AI Resources for Economic Growth and Social Good’, Krishnan emphasised that the skills that matter most are human skills, noting that “AI agents are doing it effectively.” 

He further underlined the industry’s collaboration with the public sector, stating, “At CISCO, we align the mission of using AI to make life better with the help of the government,” while prioritising a commitment to secure frameworks.

Illustrating the practical application of this vision, Krishnan discussed the impact of AI on the agricultural sector through the ‘Krishi Mangal’ programme. 

“Our programme, Krishi Mangal, is in multiple languages for farmers using Sovereign AI. We have 44,000 women farmers, and the AI and our programme are boosting their incomes and improving livelihoods,” he added.

Beyond agriculture, Krishnan pointed out the technology’s diverse utility in governance and security, noting that “even in prisons like Tihar, AI is being used for vigilance of the inmates.”

He asserted that “AI lifts everyone up and reforms social good for generations to come,” a perspective that aligns with the broader national and global objectives of the event. (ANI) 

Stay calm, learn AI tools to keep job safe: Tech leaders

Stay calm, learn AI tools to keep job safe: Tech leaders

Life-long learning ability is required to swim with the AI tide, and as AI continues to evolve over the next 3-5 years, there will be a lot of workforce restructuring, they said at the AI Impact Summit 2026

“AI will not kill jobs but will unbundle them; Next 3 years to see 1000X growth”: Microsoft India and South Asia President Puneet Chandok

Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India and South Asia, on Monday said Artificial Intelligence models are improving at an unprecedented pace and predicted exponential growth in the sector over the next three years.

Speaking at the “AI for Disaster Management: Anticipatory, Hyperlocal, Scalable” session of the AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, Chandok said the rapid advancements witnessed in recent months demonstrate how quickly the technology is evolving.

“The models you have seen today, it’s incredible and we are growing on. With AI, we have potentially the ability to grow and move on, and now the world is changing and ready to adopt it,” he said.

On whether AI systems are truly improving, Chandok asserted that progress is clearly visible.

“There is still debate on whether we are getting better with AI or not. I believe models are definitely getting better. You can see the change in the last six months. What you have seen today is remarkable. In the next three years, there are thousand X are coming in the AI sector,” he said.

He identified coding as the biggest current use case for AI, noting that the technology is rapidly transforming software development. (ANI) 

India can lead globally by aligning AI adoption with mass employability through education reform: CEA Nageswaran

Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Monday emphasised that India can be one of the largest societies where machine learning and human abundance can reinforce, rather than undermine, each other.

Speaking at the “Future of Employability and AI” session of the AI Impact Summit 2026, Nageswaran asserted that the change will not happen by accident but will require political will, state capacity, and national commitment to align technological adoption with mass employability. 

He also stressed on the importance of a joint effort into the matter, adding that which should include the private sector, acadamics and the policy makers. (ANI) 

UNFPA’s Andrea Wojnar warns of AI accountability gap and impact on digital economy

UNFPA’s Andrea Wojnar warns of AI accountability gap and impact on digital economy

She stressed that questions of responsibility — who designs, regulates, deploys and benefits from AI — remain unevenly addressed across sectors and geographies

Delhi summit ‘important moment’ to unlock full benefits of AI, says UK Deputy PM

Delhi summit ‘important moment’ to unlock full benefits of AI, says UK Deputy PM

The UK’s focus during the AI Impact Summit starting in New Delhi on Monday will be on championing how artificial intelligence can supercharge growth, unlock new jobs, improve public services and deliver benefits for people across the globe, the British government has said.

AI is not going to take jobs, learn 10-15 tools, it will increase your productivity: Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani

AI is not going to take jobs, learn 10-15 tools, it will increase your productivity: Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani

Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani emphasizes learning AI tools to enhance productivity, not job loss, for young professionals.

India can lead globally by aligning AI adoption with mass employability through education reform: CEA Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Monday emphasised that India can be one of the largest societies where machine learning and human abundance can reinforce, rather than undermine, each other.

Speaking at the “Future of Employability and AI” session of the AI Impact Summit 2026, Nageswaran asserted that the change will not happen by accident but will require political will, state capacity, and national commitment to align technological adoption with mass employability.

UNFPA’s Andrea Wojnar warns of AI accountability gap and its impact on trust and the digital economy

Andrea Wojnar Resident Representative for United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India has raised concerns about what she described as a widening “accountability gap” in the age of artificial intelligence, warning that unequal and biased systems risk deepening existing inequalities, particularly for women and girls.

AI summit ‘important moment’ to unlock full benefits of AI, says UK Deputy PM

The UK’s focus during the AI Impact Summit starting in New Delhi on Monday will be on championing how artificial intelligence can supercharge growth, unlock new jobs, improve public services and deliver benefits for people across the globe, the British government has said.

‘AI is not going to take jobs, learn 10-15 tools, it will increase your productivity’

Info Edge Founder and Executive Vice Chairman Sanjeev Bikhchandani on Monday highlighted that Artificial Intelligence is not eliminating jobs but significantly enhancing productivity, urging young professionals to adopt AI tools or risk being left behind.

Speaking at the “Future of Employability and AI” session of the AI Impact Summit 2026, Bikhchandani said that AI is currently being deployed to improve efficiency and serve previously unviable market segments, rather than to replace human workers.

Top tech leaders say India playing key role in shaping future of AI

Top tech leaders say India playing key role in shaping future of AI

India hosts the AI Impact Summit, uniting global leaders to explore AI’s transformative role in governance and sustainable development.

Airtel ramps up network to cater to traffic load

Bharti Airtel has ramped up its network to handle traffic load during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the company said on Sunday.

Airtel ramps up network to cater to traffic load during India AI Impact Summit

The company said its teams will monitor all roaming links round the clock to ensure visitors enjoy a superior, uninterrupted experience on the Airtel 5G Plus network

Bill Gates arrives in Amaravati; to examine real-time governance, AI-driven farm practices

Bill Gates, Chairman of Gates Foundation and co-founder of Microsoft, arrived in Andhra Pradesh Capital Amaravati on Monday morning and was received by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the State Secretariat

Bill Gates arrives in Amaravati; to examine real-time governance, AI-driven farm practices

Bill Gates, Chairman of Gates Foundation and co-founder of Microsoft, arrived in Andhra Pradesh Capital Amaravati on Monday morning and was received by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the State Secretariat

India stands at forefront of AI transformation: PM Modi

India stands at forefront of AI transformation: PM Modi

PM Modi declares India a leader in AI transformation, inaugurating the AI Impact Expo 2026 to foster global collaboration and innovation.

600 start-ups to be part of the Expo

More than 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations will be arranged across three thematic “chakras”—People, Planet, and Progress—highlighting AI’s widespread impact across various sectors.

Over 600 promising start-ups are expected to take part, with many developing globally relevant, population-scale AI solutions that are already implemented in real-world applications.

India stands at forefront of AI transformation: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that India is leading the artificial intelligence transformation, with its advancements in AI demonstrating both ambition and responsibility.

These comments were made on the day he is scheduled to inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

More on India AI Impact Expo 2026

The Expo will take place across 10 arenas spanning over 70,000 square metres and will feature global technology companies, startups, academia, research institutions, Union Ministries, State Governments, and international partners.

Thirteen country pavilions will showcase international collaboration within the AI ecosystem, with participation from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan, and African nations.

Summit and Expo Dates

The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will be held from February 16 to 20 alongside the India AI Impact Summit and is envisioned as a national showcase of artificial intelligence in action, bringing together policy, innovation, and large-scale implementation under one platform.

New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam gears up for India AI Impact Summit 2026

Starting today, India kicks off the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, with the theme “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya”.

PM Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.