New Delhi’s India AI Impact Summit 2026 kicked off with a powerful message from top industry voices: Artificial Intelligence isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity for India’s massive population. Leaders emphasized how AI will bridge critical gaps, making services accessible to millions who currently lack them.
Ankit Modi, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Qure.ai, highlighted India’s unique position. ‘With our huge population, AI development has immense potential here,’ he stated. ‘It’s not a luxury; it’s a need. We don’t have enough experts to reach everyone, but pairing AI with existing talent will scale services dramatically.’
In healthcare, Qure.ai is already proving the point. Modi shared impressive results from state-level pilots and public health initiatives. ‘We’ve detected 35% more TB patients,’ he noted. ‘This saves lives—not just for individuals, but their families and communities too.’ Such advancements could transform India’s overburdened medical systems.
Abhilash Sundararajan, CEO and Founder of Privacysapien, pointed to booming consumer reliance on AI. ‘It’s growing fast in India because people are adopting it rapidly,’ he said. ‘Across industries, AI will slash business costs and boost productivity like never before.’
Harish Amaravtkar, CEO of Atlanto AI, returned from 20 years in the US to launch his startup in India. ‘This is the perfect place to build a global venture,’ he affirmed. The summit offers young innovators a chance to network with veterans, fueling India’s AI ecosystem.
Narayan Vaidyanathan, Global Head of Policy Development at ACCA, praised the event’s global reach. ‘Over 100 countries are represented here,’ he said. ‘It’s vital for strengthening ties between academia and industry in today’s AI-driven world.’
As India races toward AI leadership, these insights underscore a future where technology democratizes opportunity for all.