Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Google CEO Sundar Pichai on February 18, 2026, during the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, focusing on deepening AI partnerships. Modi highlighted India’s AI advancements and collaboration opportunities with Google’s support for Indian talent.
Key Discussion Points
The leaders discussed leveraging AI for health, multilingual information access, agriculture, and startups, aligning with India’s AI Mission. Pichai emphasized Google’s role in infusing AI across sectors to drive inclusive growth. This follows Google’s investments in Indian AI infrastructure and skilling programs.
Summit Context and Broader Engagements
Hosted at Bharat Mandapam through February 21, the summit gathers 20+ heads of state and 500+ AI leaders to prioritize AI for development under “People, Planet, Progress.” Modi also met Finland’s PM on EU trade and tech cooperation, reinforcing India’s global AI leadership.
