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Sundar Pichai Returns to India for Global AI Summit, PM Outlines Vision

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has arrived in New Delhi to participate in the Global AI Impact Summit 2026, where he will deliver a keynote address. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an interview, highlighted AI's dual role as an opportunity and challenge, projecting India's IT sector could grow to $400 billion by 2030 through AI. The summit, hosted at Bharat Mandapam, is the first major global AI gathering in the Global South, with participation from over 110 countries and international organizations. The event is structured around three core principles—People, Planet, and Progress—aiming to foster human-centric and sustainable AI development.

Key Points: Google CEO Sundar Pichai in India for AI Impact Summit 2026

  • Sundar Pichai to deliver keynote
  • PM Modi outlines AI's $400B IT opportunity
  • Summit held at Bharat Mandapam
  • Guided by People, Planet, Progress pillars
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'Nice to be back': Google CEO Sundar Pichai arrives in India for AI Impact Summit

Google CEO Sundar Pichai arrives in Delhi for the AI Impact Summit. PM Modi discusses AI's $400B opportunity for India's IT sector. Global leaders gather.

'Nice to be back': Google CEO Sundar Pichai arrives in India for AI Impact Summit
"India's IT sector could reach $400 billion by 2030, driven by new waves of AI-enabled outsourcing - Prime Minister"

New Delhi, February 18

Google CEO Sundar Pichai arrived here in the national capital on Wednesday for the Global AI Impact Summit 2026. Pichai will deliver the keynote address on February 20 at the summit.

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."

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 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. The 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 the global principle of AI for Humanity.

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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Priya S
The $400 billion projection for IT by 2030 is exciting, but I hope the focus on "People" in the three Sutras is real. We need policies that ensure AI creates new jobs for our youth and doesn't just lead to massive automation-based layoffs. Skilling is key.
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Rohit P
Hosting the first global AI summit in the Global South is a massive diplomatic win for India. Bharat Mandapam is the perfect venue. Shows our growing leadership in tech governance. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
The principles sound noble - "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya". But the real test is implementation. Will the benefits of AI reach the farmer in Punjab or the artisan in Varanasi, or will it remain confined to tech parks in Bangalore and Hyderabad? Hoping for inclusive progress.
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Karthik V
As a software engineer, I'm keenly waiting for Pichai's keynote. Hope he announces more Google AI research initiatives and partnerships with Indian institutes. We have the talent, we need the global collaboration and investment to become a true AI powerhouse.
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Michael C
Interesting to see India taking center stage in the AI governance conversation. The focus on the "Planet" pillar is crucial. AI's energy consumption is a global concern. Hoping this summit leads to tangible commitments for sustainable AI development.
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