The Startup Policy Forum (SPF), in partnership with the IndiaAI Mission, has launched “IndiaAI in Action,” a groundbreaking podcast series showcasing how India’s leading startups leverage Artificial Intelligence to solve industry challenges and drive transformative business outcomes. The launch builds momentum ahead of the AI Impact Summit scheduled for February 2026 in New Delhi, where global heads of state and tech leaders will converge under PM Modi’s leadership.
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Season One Features AI Innovation Leaders
| Startup | Founders | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Razorpay | Harshil Mathur | Fintech |
| Sarvam AI | Vivek Raghavan | AI Technology |
| Invideo | Sanket Shah, Anshul Khandelwal | Content Creation |
| ixigo | Aloke Bajpai, Rajnish Kumar | Travel Technology |
The series captures candid narratives revealing how Indian founders innovate across fintech, travel, healthcare, content creation, and enterprise solutions, demonstrating AI’s real-world impact on businesses and society.
Building Toward AI Impact Summit 2026
The podcast launches strategically ahead of India’s AI Impact Summit in February 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and the IndiaAI Mission. The summit will unite global policymakers and innovators to shape responsible and inclusive AI adoption worldwide.
Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary at MeitY and Head of IndiaAI Mission, highlighted the initiative’s significance: “IndiaAI in Action series spotlights the impact our startups are making in translating this mission into real-world products and solutions. These stories reaffirm India’s position as a global hub for AI innovation and entrepreneurship.”
Spotlighting India’s AI Ecosystem
Through in-depth storytelling, “IndiaAI in Action” reveals how Indian startups embrace transformative technology to scale innovation, increase competitiveness, and deliver solutions that impact millions of users across diverse sectors.
Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO of Startup Policy Forum, explained the mission: “We aim to inspire, educate, and energise AI innovation and adoption by spotlighting visionary founders and cutting-edge AI use cases. The series highlights the pace at which the Indian startup ecosystem is embracing this transformative technology.”
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Startup Policy Forum’s AI Vision
SPF represents 50+ of India’s largest startups with combined valuations exceeding $80 billion, including household names like CRED, OYO, Physics Wallah, Swiggy, Razorpay, Dream11, Zerodha, and Groww across fintech, consumer, manufacturing, deeptech, and AI sectors.
The organization serves as a bridge between founders, investors, and policymakers, positioning Indian startups globally while promoting India as an attractive investment destination for emerging technologies.
This podcast initiative reinforces India’s commitment to becoming a global AI superpower while showcasing the practical applications of artificial intelligence in India’s startup ecosystem.
The “IndiaAI in Action” series represents a significant step toward documenting and celebrating India’s AI innovation journey as the nation prepares to host world leaders for discussions on AI’s future impact on global society and economy.
FAQs
Which startup founders are featured in Season One of IndiaAI in Action?
Harshil Mathur (Razorpay), Vivek Raghavan (Sarvam AI), Sanket Shah & Anshul Khandelwal (Invideo), and Aloke Bajpai & Rajnish Kumar (ixigo).
When is India’s AI Impact Summit taking place?
The AI Impact Summit will be hosted in New Delhi in February 2026 under PM Modi’s leadership.
