NEW DELHI (Feb 19, 2026) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai headlined the India AI Impact Summit 2026 today at Bharat Mandapam. The six-day event is the largest global gathering of its kind, hosting over 20 heads of state and 500 AI industry leaders.
Summit Highlights
Themed “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (Welfare for all, Happiness for all), the summit focuses on human-centric AI development:
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Massive Scale: The event features 100+ CEOs and founders, including Sam Altman (OpenAI), Dario Amodei (Anthropic), and Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind).
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Economic Outlook: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India expects over $200 billion in AI-related investments over the next two years.
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Tech Commitments: Sundar Pichai pledged further support for AI infrastructure, including subsea cables, while Nvidia announced partnerships with Indian cloud providers to supply advanced AI processors.
Prime Minister’s Vision
PM Modi emphasized India’s role at the forefront of the AI revolution, citing the nation’s digital public infrastructure and vibrant startup ecosystem. He stated that the summit’s goal is to ensure AI remains a tool for progressive innovation and responsible use across sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and governance.
Key Industry Moves
| Leader / Company | Key Announcement / Focus |
| Sundar Pichai (Google) | Partnering on India’s mission to infuse AI into health and language access. |
| Nvidia | Supplying advanced chips to Indian data centers for AI training. |
| Sam Altman (OpenAI) | Engaging in global discourse on AI safety and responsible innovation. |
