In a strong signal that artificial intelligence is becoming central to the global economic order, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has positioned the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi as a springboard for India’s next wave of technology-led growth.
Speaking during Mann Ki Baat, Modi said the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration by more than 80 countries reflects growing international confidence in India as a hub for AI innovation, investment and scalable digital solutions. The summit brought together global technology companies, policymakers, investors and startups, reinforcing India’s role in the evolving global AI value chain.
The event showcased the country’s digital public infrastructure, large skilled workforce and cost-efficient innovation ecosystem, key factors attracting multinational firms and venture capital into the AI space. According to the Prime Minister, this convergence of policy support, talent and infrastructure is opening new business opportunities across sectors.
India unveiled several indigenous AI models and enterprise-focused applications in healthcare, agriculture, education and governance, highlighting their commercial potential and export readiness. These developments are expected to improve productivity, enable new service models and create markets for AI-driven platforms.
The New Delhi Declaration provides a broad framework for trusted and inclusive AI adoption, which industry experts believe will ease cross-border collaborations, encourage regulatory coherence and unlock innovation funding. This is likely to help companies scale operations across multiple geographies with greater certainty.
He emphasised that India’s startup ecosystem and youth-led research will be crucial in capturing a larger share of the global AI economy. He added that affordable and ethical AI solutions developed in India can meet the needs of both advanced and emerging markets.
With increased investments in data centres, semiconductor ecosystems and digital infrastructure, the summit is being viewed as a catalyst for job creation, capital inflows and technology exports. He said the global appreciation received at the event underscores India’s transition from a technology consumer to a leading producer of AI solutions with long-term economic impact.
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