India AI Impact Summit 2026

February 19, 2026 7:06 PM

“Commitment to accessibility, inclusion using AI”: PM Modi on use of real-time translation in sign language for his speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the use of real-time translation in sign language using AI for his speech delivered at the India AI Impact Summit, 2026. He said that the translation reflected the "commitment to accessibility and inclusion" when it comes to AI. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, " My speech at the AI Impact Summit included real-time translation in sign language using AI. It reflects our commitment to accessibility and inclusion when it comes to AI. We will alway...

February 19, 2026 6:10 PM

Trade, investment and technology in focus as PM Modi meets Swiss President during AI Impact Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Thursday discussed strengthening of India-Switzerland collaboration in the economic sphere, including trade, investment and technology especially with the implementation of the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) that came into effect in October 2025. Both leaders engaged in productive discussions on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026 being held in New Delhi...

February 19, 2026 5:30 PM

India poised to reap youth dividend in AI era

The 'India-AI Impact Summit 2026', which commenced on February 16 with a powerful vision, places India's youth at the heart of the nation's artificial intelligence (AI) journey, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. India has the largest youth population in the world, with over 65 per cent of its population under the age of 35, positioning this demographic powerhouse as an engine of economic momentum. The summit reflects a shift from passive learning to active participation, r...

February 19, 2026 5:01 PM

‘Digital world returns to its homeland’: Brazil President Lula hails India AI Impact Summit 2026

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hailed India’s hosting of the AI Impact Summit 2026, stating that the “digital world has returned to its homeland” and emphasising the need for inclusive global governance of artificial intelligence. He also highlighted India’s historical contributions to mathematics and computing. “Here in Delhi, the digital world returns to its homeland. It was Indian mathematicians who bequeathed to us, more than 2,000 years ago, the binary sys...

February 19, 2026 5:11 PM

AI to transform healthcare, education and research: Sunil Mittal

Bharti Group Chairman Sunil Mittal on Thursday said that sectors such as healthcare, education, deep research and medical sciences are set to grow rapidly with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit here, he said AI is no longer just a technology trend but is becoming a key driver of change across industries. Mittal highlighted how AI is transforming the way companies function and deliver services. “Areas like healthcare and education will particul...

February 19, 2026 2:30 PM

AI-Ready data infrastructure getting a boost at India AI Impact Summit 2026

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is highlighting growing momentum toward building advanced, energy-efficient data infrastructure to support the expanding adoption of artificial intelligence across sectors. Anant Raj Limited and Submer, the full-stack AI infrastructure provider, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to develop fully operational, AI-ready data centers across India. The agreement marks a major step toward strengthening the country’s...

February 19, 2026 2:07 PM

Reliance and Jio to invest Rs 10 lakh crore over seven years for India’s AI transformation: Mukesh Ambani

Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, on Thursday announced that Reliance and its digital arm Jio will invest Rs 10 lakh crore over the next seven years to drive India’s artificial intelligence transformation. Addressing the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Ambani described the investment as long-term and nation-focused. “Jio, together with Reliance, will invest Rs 10 lakh crore over the next seven years starting this year. This is not a spec...

February 19, 2026 1:57 PM

India unveils New Delhi Frontier AI Commitments at AI Impact Summit

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday unveiled the New Delhi Frontier AI Commitments, describing them as a key outcome of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The framework comprises a set of voluntary commitments adopted by leading global and Indian artificial intelligence companies. Addressing the gathering, the minister said frontier AI firms and Indian AI companies have come together to adopt a shared commitment aimed at promoting inclusive and r...

February 19, 2026 1:56 PM

AI will shape economic balance between Global North and South: Microsoft’s Brad Smith

Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, on Thursday said that artificial intelligence (AI) will play a decisive role in shaping the global economic balance, particularly between the Global North and the Global South. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Smith said the broader global context must be considered when assessing AI’s potential impact. “The best way to think about AI is to look at it in the context of the world we live in. We live in a tumultuous and fragmented...

February 19, 2026 1:24 PM

Future of AI cannot be decided by handful of countries or controlled by a few billionaires: UN chief Antonio Guterres

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said that hosting the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the Global South carries “special meaning,” stressing that the future of artificial intelligence must not be shaped by a handful of countries or controlled by a few billionaires. Addressing global leaders, technology executives and policymakers at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Guterres thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the invitation and congratulated India for organisin...