Narendra Modi Narendra Modi discusses AI, UPI while interacting with Google CEO Sundar Pichai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated popular search engine and IT major Google’s plans to open its global fintech operations center at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) in Gandhinagar during his interaction with the company's CEO Sundar Pichai.
"During the interaction, Prime Minister and Mr. Pichai discussed Google's plan to participate in expanding the electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India," read an official statement issued by the PMO's Office.
Prime Minister appreciated Google’s partnership with HP to manufacture Chromebooks in India.
The Flex facility near Chennai, where HP has been producing laptops and desktops since August 2020, will now also manufacture Chromebooks. Production commenced on October 2nd and is aimed at meeting the demand for budget-friendly PCs in India, particularly within the education sector.
This step positions Google as one of the most prominent companies to initiate manufacturing operations in India. It reflects a broader trend of global companies seeking to diversify their supply chains in response to uncertain geopolitical conditions.
Prime Minister acknowledged Google’s 100 languages initiative and encouraged efforts to make AI tools available in Indian Languages.
He also encouraged Google to work on AI tools for Good Governance.
Pichai informed the Prime Minister regarding Google’s plans to improve financial inclusion in India by leveraging the strength and reach of GPay and UPI.
He also emphasized Google’s commitment to contribute to the development trajectory of India.
Prime Minister also invited Google to contribute to the upcoming Global Partnership on AI Summit, which will be hosted by India in December 2023 in New Delhi.
Earlier in the year, PM Modi held discussions with Pichai during his trip to the US.
While Chromebooks are widely preferred in educational institutions globally, they have yet to gain significant popularity in India, where laptops running on the Windows operating system remain dominant. This move will position Google to better compete with Windows-based computers offered by manufacturers like Dell, Lenovo, and Asus.
Google has been active in India since 2004, with offices in five major cities - Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurgaon (Delhi NCR), Mumbai, and Pune - and employing thousands of individuals.
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