Leading voices from India’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem shared their views and takeaways after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offering insights into his vision for innovation, societal transformation, and India’s expanding role in the global AI landscape.
Several founders and executives said the Prime Minister demonstrated a strong grasp of AI and its potential to address India-specific challenges while positioning the country as a global leader in the field.
Dr Pratyush Kumar, Co-founder of Sarvam AI, said Prime Minister Modi showed a deep understanding of AI technologies and their long-term impact. “His vision is clear—India should become a global leader in AI,” Kumar said. He added that the Prime Minister highlighted India’s linguistic diversity and noted that AI could act as a unifying force across multiple languages.
Nikhil Malhotra, Chief Innovation Officer at Tech Mahindra, who also attended the meeting, said the Prime Minister cited several unique and practical examples of AI adoption. “This reflects his deep understanding of the subject,” Malhotra said, adding that Modi stressed the importance of the widespread diffusion of AI across India.