India is well positioned to emerge as a global leader in artificial intelligence adoption and could see its GDP growth cross 10 percent within the next two years if it accelerates its AI push, according to Umesh Sachdev, CEO and co-founder of Uniphore.
Speaking ahead of the upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Sachdev described the current phase of global AI development as a defining moment. He said countries and enterprises are recognising that there is no “one-size-fits-all” model for AI, and that building strong ecosystems and strategic alliances will be critical.
He emphasised that India must leverage the summit as an opportunity to strengthen partnerships with other nations, large corporations, startups, semiconductor firms and AI model developers. According to him, collaborative ecosystems will shape the next wave of AI-driven growth.
While the United States and China currently lead in core AI technologies, Sachdev argued that India has a unique opportunity to dominate the adoption and application layer of AI. With a population of 1.4 billion, India presents one of the world’s largest testing grounds for AI-enabled solutions across sectors such as healthcare, finance, governance and manufacturing.
He also highlighted India’s strong talent base, noting that the country not only produces large numbers of AI professionals but also contributes leadership talent globally. Indian-origin executives play significant roles in major technology companies worldwide, reflecting the depth of expertise available.
Sachdev stressed that if India successfully combines scale, talent, digital public infrastructure and proactive policy support, it could unlock significant economic acceleration. Accelerated AI integration across industries, he suggested, could meaningfully boost productivity and drive double-digit GDP growth.
The upcoming AI Impact Summit is expected to focus on building global AI partnerships, fostering innovation ecosystems and accelerating adoption across sectors, positioning India at the forefront of the next phase of artificial intelligence transformation.
