New Delhi is buzzing with optimism as industry leaders at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 declared artificial intelligence a game-changer for India’s economy. Experts emphasized that by shifting from mere users to creators of AI solutions, India can unlock unprecedented job opportunities and address global needs.
Ankush Sabharwal, founder and CEO of Corover AI and BharatGPT AI, highlighted the democratization of app development. ‘Almost every new app integrates AI today, and this trend will accelerate,’ he said. ‘India has a unique chance to become a creator nation because AI lowers barriers—anyone, not just engineers, can now build solutions. This will create millions of jobs.’
In agriculture, AI promises revolutionary changes. Sanjay Sethi, National Technical Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), noted, ‘AI can predict weather patterns, optimize farming inputs, and streamline supply chains.’ He predicts significant impacts within the next two to three years, drawing crowds eager to understand these transformations.
Young innovators stole the show at the summit. Akhila Pasupulati’s ‘Desh Ke Haath’ is an AI-powered e-commerce platform showcasing handicrafts from 28 states and 8 union territories. It connects artisans directly with buyers, eliminating middlemen and empowering local creators.
Srishti Purohit tackled chronic fatigue syndrome with Envision, a web app aiding patients in managing persistent exhaustion, sleep issues, and pain—conditions often stigmatized in India as mere weakness.
Subhangi Singh’s IGSS (Intelligent Grain Storage System) addresses India’s massive grain wastage problem. Using real-time monitoring and predictive alerts, it ensures scientific storage, automated controls, and swift interventions to save millions of tons annually.
The summit underscores India’s potential to lead in AI innovation, fostering employment and solving real-world challenges through homegrown technology.