Nandan Nilekani: India Will Lead in Scaling AI

At the 2026 Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi, Infosys Chairman and Co-Founder Nandan Nilekani stated that India will lead in scaling AI. Additionally, Nilekani discussed his role chairing the national task force on examination reform. This topic is particularly significant as education controversies have served as primary flashpoints during recent protests across the country. These discussions with Bloomberg's John Fraher highlight India's strategic focus on both technological advancement and critical systemic educational improvements.