The India AI Impact Summit 2026, held on February 18-19, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, endorsed by 86 nations, including the U.S., U.K., and China. This declaration emphasizes the need for 'secure, trustworthy and robust' AI, highlighting voluntary initiatives rather than binding regulatory commitments. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw noted a 'huge consensus' on the declaration but refrained from providing specific details. The summit attracted over $250 billion in investment pledges from major companies, including Reliance and the Adani Group, with additional investments from other unnamed firms, reflecting India's pivotal role in the global AI landscape. Notably, the U.S. signed a bilateral declaration with India to promote a global approach to AI that supports innovation, as reported by The Hindu on February 21, 2026. The U.S. also joined the main summit statement, which was delayed to maximize signatories, emphasizing a commitment to 'pursue a global approach to AI that is unapologetically friendly to entrepreneurship and innovation.'