New Delhi, India — February 11, 2026 — Something big is happening in India’s tech scene this February. Some of the most powerful names in AI—think Sundar Pichai from Google, Dario Amodei from Anthropic, top execs from OpenAI, Nvidia, and Meta—are all flying into New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit 2026. And no, it’s not just a show for the cameras.
This isn’t just another conference. The real draw? Business. India’s become a magnet for AI companies looking to tap into a massive market. There’s a huge workforce, a booming service sector, and millions of new digital users coming online every year. For these companies, the summit is a chance to dig in, scale up, and build real, lasting partnerships. In fact, people are calling this event “dhandho” a Gujarati word for serious business and profit because it’s about much more than just swapping ideas.
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So why does India suddenly matter so much in the world of AI?
First, the customer base is enormous. Big Indian companies and service providers are ready to adopt new AI tools across everything from IT and finance to education and government. There’s hunger for innovation here.
Second, there’s the data. India’s internet population is massive and wildly diverse different languages, backgrounds, and behaviors. That kind of real-world mix is gold for AI, since it helps train smarter, more adaptable systems. Then there’s the government. India’s not just sitting back; they’re building infrastructure, rolling out incentives for tech investment, and pitching the country as a global hub for AI policy and ethics. Hardware makers and software giants both see big opportunities here.
All this explains why so many global leaders are making the trip. India isn’t just using AI it’s stepping up to help shape what comes next, whether that’s in business, society, or politics. The summit itself feels different from earlier AI gatherings. Instead of endless debates about risks and rules, this one’s about getting things done building infrastructure, aligning policies, and finding ways to actually put AI to work across different sectors.
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All eyes are on India now. With its data, its people, and its growing appetite for AI, it’s becoming a key player in the global AI game. And this summit? It’s where a lot of those next big moves are going to start.
