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‘It’s actually in the first’: Ashwini Vaishnaw counters IMF’s ‘second-tier AI power’ tag | WATCH

January 21, 2026

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rejected the International Monetary Fund's classification of India as a 'second-tier AI power' during the World Economic Forum in Davos, asserting that India is among the top global players in artificial intelligence. He emphasized India's strengths in AI penetration, talent, and practical applications that drive productivity and efficiency.

‘It’s actually in the first’: Ashwini Vaishnaw counters IMF’s ‘second-tier AI power’ tag | WATCH

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Ashwini Vaishnaw spoke at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos.
He countered the IMF's claim that India is a 'second-tier AI power'.
Vaishnaw highlighted India's strengths in AI application and real-world solutions.
The minister emphasized India's talent and performance in AI architecture.

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‘It’s actually in the first’: Ashwini Vaishnaw counters IMF’s ‘second-tier AI power’ tag | WATCH

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