India, Jan. 15 -- After reshaping the contours of India's tech ecosystem through 2025, the country's AI journey has entered 2026 with renewed momentum and sharper intent.

While innovation has moved at breakneck speed, what stands out is the seriousness with which policymakers are now engaging with AI's long-term potential, as well as the checks and balances needed to sustain it.

One of the clearest signals came earlier this month, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roundtable with founders, CEOs and senior leaders from India's emerging AI ecosystem.

Emphasising AI's ability to transform healthcare, governance, education and enterprise operations, the PM positioned startups as co-architects of India's AI-led future. He emphasised ...