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Google CEO Sundar Pichai Meets PM Modi Ahead of Global AI Summit in Delhi

Google CEO Sundar Pichai met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where Pichai is set to deliver a keynote address. The summit, hosted at Bharat Mandapam, brings together global policymakers and experts to advance discussions on AI governance and its societal impact. Prime Minister Modi highlighted AI's dual role as an opportunity and a challenge, projecting that it could help India's IT sector reach $400 billion by 2030. The summit is guided by principles of People, Planet, and Progress, focusing on human-centric and sustainable AI development.

Key Points: Sundar Pichai Meets PM Modi at India AI Impact Summit 2026

  • Pichai in Delhi for AI Summit
  • Summit aims for human-centric AI governance
  • Over 110 countries participating
  • AI seen as key to $400B IT sector by 2030
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Google CEO Sundar Pichai meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for the Global AI Impact Summit, discussing AI's role in India's IT growth.

"India's IT sector could reach $400 billion by 2030, driven by new waves of AI-enabled outsourcing - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, February 18

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here in the national capital. Pichai is here for the Global AI Impact Summit 2026 and will deliver the keynote address on February 20 at the summit.

Earlier upon arrival, in a post on X, CEO Pichai said, "Nice to be back in India for the AI Impact Summit - a very warm welcome as always and the papers looked great too."

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, it started on February 16 and will run up to February 20, 2026.T he Summit brought together government policymakers, industry AI experts, academicians, technology innovators and civil society from across the world at New Delhi to advance global discussions on artificial intelligence.

The India AI Impact Summit, the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South, aims to reflect on the transformative potential of, AI aligning with the national vision of "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya" (welfare for all, happiness for all) and global principle of AI for Humanity.

Meanwhile, in a special interview with ANI's text service, the Prime Minister spoke about the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the IT industry and the government's strategy to strengthen the sector.

"India's IT sector has been the backbone of our services exports and a key driver of economic growth. AI presents both a tremendous opportunity and a challenge for this sector. AI market projections show India's IT sector could reach $400 billion by 2030, driven by new waves of AI-enabled outsourcing and domain-specific automation," he said.

The Summit will have participation of more than 110 countries, 30 International organizations, including about 20 HoS/HoG level participation, about 45 Ministers.

The AI summit is part of an evolving international process aimed at strengthening global cooperation on the governance, safety, and societal impact of AI.

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is guided by three Sutras or foundational pillars - People, Planet, and Progress. These sutras articulate the core principles for global cooperation on artificial intelligence. They aim to promote human-centric AI that safeguards rights and ensures equitable benefits across societies, environmentally sustainable advancement of AI, and inclusive economic and technological advancement.

- ANI

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Rohit P
$400 billion by 2030? That's an ambitious but exciting target. The focus on 'AI for Humanity' and the three sutras (People, Planet, Progress) sounds good on paper. The real test will be in implementation and ensuring small businesses and rural areas benefit too.
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Aman W
Proud moment for every Indian to see Sundar Pichai, one of our own, meeting our PM on such a prestigious platform. It shows the world the caliber of talent India produces. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Attending virtually from London. The principles of "Sarvajana Hitaya" and environmentally sustainable AI are crucial. Hope the summit addresses the urgent need for global AI safety standards and prevents a concentration of power in a few tech giants.
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Karthik V
While summits are good for optics, I respectfully hope the government's strategy includes massive investment in AI education at the school and college level. We need to build foundational talent, not just manage outsourcing. The vision must be to create, not just serve.
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Nisha Z
The focus on the planet is so important! AI data centers consume massive energy. If India can pioneer green AI solutions, it will be a game-changer for the world. Let's hope the summit delivers actionable plans on this front. 🌿

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