New Delhi, February 18, 2026 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai in the national capital, reinforcing India’s strategic focus on artificial intelligence and digital innovation. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the prestigious India AI Impact Summit 2026, currently underway at Bharat Mandapam from February 16 to 20.

During the cordial interaction at Hyderabad House, the leaders discussed avenues for enhanced collaboration between the Indian government and Google in advancing responsible AI development, ethical frameworks, and inclusive technological growth. This engagement highlights India’s ambition to emerge as a global leader in AI, leveraging its vast talent pool and youthful demographic to drive sustainable progress.

Sundar Pichai, who arrived in India expressing warmth with his post “Nice to be back in India for the AI Impact Summit,” is set to deliver a keynote address at the summit on February 20. His presence, alongside other tech luminaries like OpenAI’s Sam Altman, underscores the event’s stature as a landmark platform for global AI dialogue—promoted as the first major international AI summit hosted in the Global South.

The India AI Impact Summit 2026, inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi, has brought together over 20 heads of state, ministerial delegations, policymakers, and industry pioneers. Key themes include AI’s role in workforce transformation, ethical governance, child safety online, green innovation, and equitable benefits for emerging economies. PM Modi has highlighted India’s rapid strides in science and technology, crediting the nation’s youth and vision for positioning the country at the forefront of the AI revolution.

Visuals of the meeting, widely circulated by ANI, DD News, and other outlets, captured the positive exchange, signaling stronger ties between India’s leadership and global tech giants. Google’s ongoing commitments in India—spanning AI skilling, cloud infrastructure, and local innovation—align closely with national priorities for digital empowerment and economic growth.

This high-level interaction comes as India eyes significant AI investments and aims to shape global standards for technology that serves humanity, inclusive development, and sustainability.

BharatTone.com will continue to bring you the latest from the India AI Impact Summit 2026, including key announcements, expert insights, and updates on India’s rising role in the global tech arena.