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India's AI Future Discussed by Anandan, Kumar on Express Adda
A live chat on the Express Adda show talked about how India can become a big player in artificial intelligence.
Rajan Anandan, who used to run Google India, and Pratyush Kumar, who started a company called Sarvam AI, were the main speakers.
They talked about making AI that works well with Indian languages and keeping India’s technology independent.
The chat also mentioned a big open‑source project called AI4Bharat that helps build AI for India.
The hosts, Anant Goenka and Soumyarendra Barik, asked questions and helped explain the ideas.
The goal is to help India create powerful AI tools that can compete worldwide.
Rajan Anandan and Pratyush Kumar joined a live Express Adda discussion.
The conversation focused on India’s AI future, sovereign AI initiatives, and global competitiveness.
Anandan highlighted his experience leading Google India, Southeast Asia, and Microsoft India.
Kumar emphasized his role in AI4Bharat and Sarvam AI’s rapid rise.
The panel included Anant Goenka and Soumyarendra Barik from The Indian Express Group.
- Who
- Rajan Anandan, Pratyush Kumar, Anant Goenka, Soumyarendra Barik
- What
- Live discussion on India's AI future, sovereign AI, and large language models
- Where
- Express Adda (online)
- When
- Today
- Why
- To explore India's path to becoming a global AI powerhouse and building indigenous AI platforms
Key facts
- Event
- Express Adda Live
- Participants
- Rajan Anandan, Pratyush Kumar, Anant Goenka, Soumyarendra Barik
- Topic
- India's AI future, sovereign AI, large language models
- Host
- The Indian Express Group
- Organizers
- Peak XV Partners, Sarvam AI








