IN PHOTOS: PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam

Updated On: 17 February, 2026 03:51 PM IST | Tarun Verma

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Monday, featuring over 600 startups and international pavilions, showcasing India’s AI innovation and global collaboration. Pics/PTI/X (@narendramodi)

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<p>Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday toured the expansive expo floor, which spans more than 70,000 square metres across 10 arenas, bringing together global technology firms, startups, academia and government representatives</p>

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Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday toured the expansive expo floor, which spans more than 70,000 square metres across 10 arenas, bringing together global technology firms, startups, academia and government representatives

<p>The Prime Minister also interacted with startup founders and researchers, spending several minutes at stalls to understand AI solutions already deployed in real-world settings</p>

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The Prime Minister also interacted with startup founders and researchers, spending several minutes at stalls to understand AI solutions already deployed in real-world settings

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Over 600 high-potential startups showcase population-scale innovations, reflecting the growing strength of India’s AI ecosystem

<p>The Expo features more than 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations, organised under three themes: people, planet and progress. (Pic/PTI)</p>

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The Expo features more than 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations, organised under three themes: people, planet and progress. (Pic/PTI)

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Emerging tech companies present solutions aligned with sustainability, social impact, visually challenged and digital infrastructure

<p>Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani explaining the AI integration exemplifying India’s push for innovation that is globally relevant and scalable</p>

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Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani explaining the AI integration exemplifying India’s push for innovation that is globally relevant and scalable

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The Prime Minister tries a sleek, spectacles-like AI device, symbolising the futuristic technology on display at the summit

<p>Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Jitin Prasada were also present along with PM Modi as he engages with innovators and exhibitors</p>

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Jitin Prasada were also present along with PM Modi as he engages with innovators and exhibitors

<p>In a message shared on X, Modi emphasised that “intelligence and rationality” are essential to ensure AI benefits society and serves the public interest</p>

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In a message shared on X, Modi emphasised that “intelligence and rationality” are essential to ensure AI benefits society and serves the public interest

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Global AI leaders join PM Modi in a bid to push for a smarter, inclusive future

PM Narendra Modi joins hands with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and others during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi. PIC/PTI

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Global AI leaders join PM Modi in a bid to push for a smarter, inclusive future