India AI Impact Summit 2026

February 18, 2026 9:09 AM

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Awards and cultural showcase mark close of day 2; Vaishnaw calls it world’s largest AI meet

The second day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded on Tuesday with an awards ceremony recognising artificial intelligence innovations addressing national and global challenges, followed by a cultural programme celebrating India’s artistic and cultural diversity, according to an official statement. The awards recognised winners across three flagship initiatives — AI by HER, AI for ALL and YuvaAI — highlighting the summit’s focus on inclusive innovation, large-scale societal impa...

February 17, 2026 10:04 PM

PM Modi welcomes Serbia President’s recognition of India’s leadership role in AI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the recognition accorded by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to India’s leadership in artificial intelligence. The PMO India X handle noted how the Serbian President emphasised that the India AI Impact Summit is more than a conference, terming it "a defining moment that firmly positions India at the centre of the global dialogue on artificial intelligence". "As I arrive in Delhi to participate in the ambitious India AI Impact Summit, I feel ...

February 17, 2026 9:35 PM

AI Impact Summit 2026: India showcases AI-driven overhaul of public distribution system

India’s Department of Food and Public Distribution on Tuesday showcased a range of artificial intelligence-enabled and digital innovations aimed at transforming the country’s public distribution system at the India-AI Impact Summit and Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The exhibition pavilion, titled “AI-Empowered Innovations for Public Distribution,” has been jointly organised by the Department of Food and Public Distribution under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribu...

February 17, 2026 8:26 PM

“DPI, AI convergence is next frontier of inclusive development”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the convergence of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) marks the "next frontier of inclusive development," asserting that India's experience offers practical lessons for the Global South. Speaking exclusively to ANI, PM Modi emphasised that India's digital transformation was built on replicable principles that prioritised public good and inclusion over proprietary interests. "India's Digital Public Infrastructur...

February 17, 2026 7:22 PM

“India must not just consume technology but create it”: PM Narendra Modi

The journey of Atmanirbhar Bharat has been built been on the fundamental principle that India must not just consume technology but create it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. "Our journey toward Atmanirbhar Bharat has been built on a fundamental principle: India must not just consume technology but create it. My vision for AI in Aatmanirbhar Bharat rests on three pillars: sovereignty, inclusivity, and innovation," PM Modi said. In an exclusive interview with ANI, PM Modi highl...

February 17, 2026 6:36 PM

AI Impact Summit 2026: India releases AI casebooks on energy and accessibility

India on Tuesday released AI Impact Casebooks focusing on Energy and Accessibility at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing together global experiences on the use of artificial intelligence for sustainable development and inclusive growth, according to a statement from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The publications compile AI use cases and best practices from across countries and have been prepared through collaboration among government ministries, international ag...

February 17, 2026 2:04 AM

PM Modi explores Artificial Intelligence innovation exhibits at India AI Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday explored multiple exhibition pavilions, engaging with startups, researchers, and technology leaders showcasing AI applications across sectors at the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, ahead of the inauguration of the Expo, marking the launch of the event that will run from February 16 to 20 alongside the India AI Impact Summit 2026. This is the first international AI summit that is taking place in the Global South. T...

February 16, 2026 5:26 PM

In talks with over 30 countries on technical and legal solutions for deepfakes: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Monday addressed the darker side of AI and emphasised on the need for legislative protection against the misuse of AI in media. Speaking on the crisis around the spread of "persistent disinformation, misinformation and deepfakes", the minister said there have to be global technical and legal solutions, and that India is in talks with ministers of more than 30 countries in this regard. He was addressing a fir...

February 16, 2026 4:56 PM

Indian AI, gaming startups take centre stage at AI Impact Summit 2026, showcasing cutting-edge innovations

With the AI Impact Summit 2026 kicking off on Monday, Indian AI and gaming startups take centre stage, showcasing cutting-edge innovations that place the country at the forefront of AI-powered gaming and immersive technologies. The summit, positioned as a premier global platform on Artificial Intelligence, brings together policymakers, investors, technology leaders and startups to highlight real-world AI applications across sectors. Among the standout participants are five Indian ventures ...

February 16, 2026 3:27 PM

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 Confeder...