Sundar Pichai Meets Narendra Modi, AI to Boost Job Opportunities in India

New Delhi: The India AI-Impact Summit 2026 is currently underway in the national capital, New Delhi, and today is its third day. For Indians, the third day of this event is a very special one. PM Narendra Modi met with Google CEO Sundar Pichai. This meeting took place in the summit’s closed-door session and was a closely watched event.
The two discussed deepening India’s collaboration with Google Artificial Intelligence. During the meeting, PM Narendra Modi stated that AI is rapidly growing in India, which will increase opportunities for collaboration with global tech players like Google. Following the India AI Impact Summit, India is expected to receive significant investment, which will prove to be a boost for the Indian economy.
It was a delight to meet Mr. Sundar Pichai on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. Talked about the work India is doing in AI and how Google can work with our talented students and professionals in this field.@sundarpichai pic.twitter.com/lUCzOn0LSh
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 18, 2026
AI Use in the IT Sector Will Increase
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is expected to accelerate investment in India. Emphasis is also being placed on practical collaboration and tech partnerships. Work is also underway to accelerate the use of AI in the Indian IT sector. This will increase job opportunities, promote skill development, and develop AI-based products.
PM Modi also stated that India wants to provide opportunities to talented youth on the global platform through AI. Sundar Pichai’s visit to India is not limited to the summit. Google also announced the dates for Google I/O 2026.
Google I/O will be held in California on May 19–20. This announcement was made during the India AI Impact Summit. This also sends a message that Google wants to be an important part of India’s AI ecosystem.
PM Narendra Modi and Sundar Pichai’s meeting was significant.
The meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Sundar Pichai on Wednesday was significant. Both sides also focused on how Google can work together with Indian developers, students, and AI startups.
The use of AI technology in India should not be limited to large-scale models, but rather should be applied to address local needs and societal challenges.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 has already attracted prominent AI leaders, tech company CEOs, and government representatives from around the world. This mega event will continue until Saturday.