Modi Hails AI Expo as Showcase of Indian Talent and Intent

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the India AI Impact Expo 2026 a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation and intent. “India AI Impact Expo 2026 was a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation and intent. “It showcasedsthe extraordinary potential of Indian talent in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence for global good,” Modi said.

He inaugurated the expo featuring more than 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem.

The Prime Minister also said that above all, the Expo reaffirmed India's commitment to harnessing AI responsibly, inclusively and at scale for human progress.

The Expo features global technology firms, start-ups, academia and research institutions, central and state governments and international partners.

Spread across 10 arenas covering more than 70,000 square metres at Bharat Mandapam, the Expo brings together global technology firms, startups, academia and research institutions, Union ministries, state governments and international partners.

The expo also features 13 country pavilions, showcasing international collaboration in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem. These include pavilions from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan and Africa.

The expo is hosting more than 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations, structured across three thematic chakras -- people, planet and progress.

In addition, the Expo is featuring more than 600 high-potential startups, many of them building globally relevant and population-scale solutions.

Hailing the ongoing India AI Impact Expo 2026 as a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation and intent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday stressed the use of science and technology for public interest as the summit in New Delhi enters its second day. “Intelligence, rationality and decision-making make science and technology useful to the masses. The India AI Impact Summit aims to see how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in public interest,” he wrote in a post in Hindi.

Sharing his thoughts in the inauguration on Monday, Modi also said the Expo highlighted the extraordinary potential of Indian talent in shaping the future of artificial intelligence for global good. “Above all, the event reaffirmed India’s commitment to harnessing AI responsibly, inclusively, and at scale for human progress,” Modi said in a post on X.

Besides, PM Modi's post also contained an interesting Sanskrit verse, which translated into English: “the desire to listen, attentive listening, comprehension, retention, reasoning, decision-making, understanding meaning and knowledge of principles -- all these are qualities of the intellect and form the foundation of intelligence.”

In line with Modi’s thoughts, industry experts also hailed the summit, saying AI would be a game-changer for India in future. “As India deliberates on the future of technology at the ongoing AI summit, the power and utilities sector must view AI and machine learning (ML) as foundational infrastructure rather than optional upgrades,” said Jaideep Singh, advisor-strategy & stakeholder engagement, Radius synergies international.

“Integrating AI-led intelligence within smart meters, network interface devices and grid systems can enable continuous real-time analytics, predictive demand forecasting, early anomaly detection and stronger cyber resilience across the distribution network. With high-frequency data and machine learning–driven insights, utilities can move from reactive operations to proactive decision-making — anticipating load patterns, preventing losses, and identifying risks before they escalate,” Singh said.

“At the same time, AI-powered data visibility can significantly enhance consumer confidence by offering accurate, transparent and instant insights into energy consumption and billing behaviour. As India accelerates its digital and energy transition, deploying AI-driven intelligence across the power ecosystem will be critical to building a secure, efficient and future-ready grid that aligns with the country’s broader technology ambitions,” he added.