Washington/New Delhi | February 13, 2026 | SKY LINK TIMES
India Could Cross 10 percent GDP:
India is well positioned to emerge as a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and could see its GDP growth cross 10 per cent within the next two years if it doubles down on AI, according to Umesh Sachdev, CEO and co-founder of Uniphore.
Ahead of the upcoming India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Sachdev described the current phase as a “very interesting point in the AI rollout in the world.”
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AI as the Next Economic Growth Engine
Sachdev called 2026 a potential turning point, stating that AI is set to become a major economic driver for both companies and countries.
“AI is going to be the economic growth driver for companies and countries in 2026,” he said, adding that increased productivity from agent-based and generative AI could significantly lift GDP growth rates globally.
While he projected that the United States could see GDP growth rise to 6–7 per cent due to AI-driven productivity gains, he was even more optimistic about India.
“India is likely to cross 10 per cent in the next 24 months if it keeps focusing on AI adoption very strongly,” Sachdev said.
India’s Advantage: Adoption at Scale
According to Sachdev, while the US and China lead in core AI technologies, India holds a unique advantage in AI adoption and application.
With a population of 1.4 billion, India presents what he called the “biggest opportunity of being the adoption leader of AI globally.” He emphasised that ecosystems and alliances — among governments, enterprises, startups, semiconductor players, and AI model developers — will be crucial in shaping the next phase of AI growth.
He described the upcoming India AI Impact Summit as “very timely” for building strategic alliances and strengthening India’s global AI position.
Talent Leadership Beyond Numbers
Sachdev highlighted India’s strength not only in terms of the number of AI professionals but also in leadership. A significant share of Indian-origin executives lead major AI firms worldwide, reflecting the country’s deep talent pool.
He described the coming years as an “age of abundance,” driven by productivity improvements that have remained largely stagnant globally for decades.
“Productivity… is likely to now see a step change because of agent and generative AI,” he noted, dismissing fears that AI would destroy jobs. Instead, he believes more employment opportunities will emerge as industries transform.
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Governance, Sovereign AI & Geopolitical Challenges
On public services, Sachdev said AI agents could automate processes such as form-filling, legal services, and access to healthcare, significantly reducing costs for citizens.
However, he acknowledged emerging challenges, particularly geopolitics. Restrictions and regulatory concerns are driving what he termed a rise in “sovereign AI.” While regulation is necessary, he warned that overregulation could widen the gap between technologically advanced nations and others.
Uniphore currently serves 2,500 enterprises across 20 countries, including 200 Fortune 500 companies. Following its Series F funding round in October 2025, the company remains focused on growth while monitoring public market opportunities.
As India leverages its digital public infrastructure — including Aadhaar and large-scale government platforms — the AI Impact Summit is expected to spotlight policy direction, global partnerships, and India’s talent advantage in shaping the next AI wave.
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