Artificial intelligence represents a monumental opportunity for India, according to top voices at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. By prioritizing creation over usage, the country can craft essential global solutions while supercharging job creation—a message that resonated strongly on Monday.
Speaking exclusively, Ankush Sabharwal of Corover AI and BharatGPT stressed AI’s role in empowering non-experts. ‘Apps are increasingly AI-native, turning us all into users,’ he noted. ‘But for India, it’s time to create. Simplified tools mean anyone can innovate, opening doors to vast employment prospects.’
Sanjay Sethi from FAO illuminated agriculture’s AI future: precise weather insights, timely input predictions, and efficient supply chains. ‘The next 2-3 years will showcase dramatic shifts,’ he forecasted, captivating a diverse audience.
Youth participation added vibrancy. Akhila Pasupulati’s ‘Desh Ke Haath’ leverages AI for e-commerce, featuring artisan products from every corner of India—28 states, 8 UTs—delivering fair profits straight to makers.
Addressing health taboos, Srishti Purohit launched Envision, a vital aid for chronic fatigue patients battling constant fatigue, insomnia, and pain, empowering better self-management amid cultural misconceptions.
Subhangi Singh’s Intelligent Grain Storage System (IGSS) innovates against food waste. With real-time tracking, preemptive risk analysis, auto-controls, and urgent alerts, it modernizes storage to salvage India’s grain reserves.
As the summit concluded, optimism soared: India’s AI journey could redefine its workforce and global standing.