Washington | February 10, 2026 | SKY LINK TIMES
India-US Tech Ties Get AI Boost:
India and the United States have taken fresh steps to deepen cooperation in technology and artificial intelligence following a high-level roundtable in Silicon Valley. The closed-door session focused on accelerating collaboration and moving the India-US technology partnership from strategic intent to concrete execution.
The event, convened by the Consulate General of India in San Francisco in collaboration with NASSCOM, brought together senior technology executives, venture capitalists, and academic leaders from both countries. The discussion was held under the theme: “India-US Technology Partnership: From Strategic Intent to Execution.”
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AI at the Center of the Partnership
According to a media release, participants emphasized that artificial intelligence represents a structural shift in the global economy. Discussions covered AI’s growing impact on global trade, labor markets, and the evolving Indo-US technology corridor.
Speakers highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts among government, industry, and academia to ensure that AI-driven growth remains inclusive and sustainable. The “triple helix” model — integrating public policy, private innovation, and academic research — was identified as essential to managing rapid technological transformation.
The session was moderated by MR Rangaswami, founder of Indiaspora.
Trade Deal and $500 Billion Target
India’s Consul General in San Francisco, Dr. K. Srikar Reddy, connected the technology dialogue to broader economic developments. He referenced the finalized India-US trade agreement and India’s upcoming role as host of a global AI summit.
Reddy stated that the new trade deal reduces US tariffs on Indian goods from 50 percent to 18 percent, while India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on several US products. Leaders from both nations have set a target of achieving $500 billion in bilateral goods and services trade by 2030, a goal announced in February 2025.
The agreement is expected to significantly boost cross-border commerce and investment flows.
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NASSCOM Delegation Highlights AI Opportunities
The NASSCOM delegation, visiting under the NASSCOM US CEO Forum program, included Rajesh Nambiar (President, NASSCOM), Shivendra Singh (Vice President, Global Trade Development), and Mayank Gautam (Director, Global Trade Development). Executives from 12 major Indian technology firms — including Infosys, Cognizant, HCL, and Nagarro — also participated.
Nambiar underscored the growing role of Indian technology companies in driving global digital transformation. He noted their contribution to innovation, economic growth, and job creation in the United States.
Participants cited estimates that Indian tech firms support hundreds of thousands of American jobs and contribute approximately $103 billion to US GDP.
Preparing for an AI-Driven Future
The roundtable discussions focused on how Indian IT services and software-as-a-service (SaaS) firms must adapt to an AI-driven landscape. Speakers called for business model innovation, workforce reskilling, and a transition toward outcome-based, AI-enabled service delivery.
Future skills planning, workforce transitions, and curriculum updates were described as critical priorities to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global economy.
As AI reshapes industries worldwide, the renewed push in Silicon Valley signals a strategic shift in India-US relations — from dialogue to implementation.
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