India’s prime minister Narendra Modi said that the country is a leader in AI development.

He made the remarks ahead of the India AI Impact Expo 2026, which runs from February 16 to 20 alongside the India AI Impact Summit.

Modi highlighted India’s digital infrastructure, startup ecosystem, and research efforts. He also announced tax incentives aimed at attracting investment in data infrastructure, positioning India as a global hub for data hosting and AI innovation.

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🔗 Source: The Economic Times

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