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BCG to lead India’s AI strategy at AI Impact Summit
The consultancy unveils reports, playbooks, and sector insights shaping India’s AI future
MUMBAI: Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword in India. The focus has shifted from adoption to embedding AI across complex systems, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is taking centre stage at the AI Impact Summit India from 16–20 February in New Delhi.
BCG will steer conversations on scaling AI across key sectors including healthcare, education, agriculture, manufacturing, finance, skilling, and inclusive development. The summit also underlines India’s growing global influence in AI, with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighting the country’s top-tier position in AI preparedness, talent, and implementation.
BCG will launch two major AI reports, lead strategic sessions, and collaborate with government bodies, industry players, and global experts, reinforcing its commitment to India’s AI growth story.
BCG X India Leader Nipun Kalra commented, “AI is moving from experimentation to real-world impact. Hosting a global forum of this scale is a milestone for India, signalling its intent to lead from vision to execution. At BCG, we are helping design AI strategy playbooks, strengthen governance frameworks, and accelerate adoption across critical sectors.”
BCG India leader technology and digital advantage practice Saibal Chakraborty added, “Countries that learn systematically from peers move faster from strategy to execution. Proven approaches in governance, talent, and infrastructure help avoid pilot fatigue and focus on real impact.”
Key report launches include:
Playbook for national AI strategy and implementation
Created with JICA, this report offers governments a practical blueprint to design and operationalise national AI strategies. It presents a five-pillar framework covering strategy, competitiveness, enablers, infrastructure, and governance, with actionable steps for countries across the global South. The report will be launched during the panel discussion ‘Building Blocks for National AI Strategy and Implementation’ on 20 February.
AI for all: Catalysing jobs, growth, and opportunity
BCG, in partnership with India AI Mission and Prosus, explores how AI is transforming finance, education, agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare. The report focuses on AI-led productivity, intelligent risk management, hyper-personalisation, and operating model redesign. It will be launched on 17 February.
Beyond reports, BCG will contribute to summit discussions and programmes:
- AI skilling: ‘Empowering the Human Edge: Building a Future-Ready Workforce in the Age of AI’ on 16 February, led by Sidharth Madaan, convening global experts.
- Sector-focused AI session: ‘AI for All: Catalysing Jobs, Growth, and Opportunity’ on 17 February, led by Vipin V and Tirtha Chatterjee.
- Healthcare panel: ‘From Volume to Value: Role of AI in Redefining Indian Pharma’s Leadership for Viksit Bharat 2047’ on 18 February, moderated by Priyanka Aggarwal.
- National AI strategy discussion: Panel on ‘Building Blocks for National AI Strategy and Implementation’ with Saibal Chakraborty on 20 February, featuring the launch of the national playbook developed with JICA.
With AI increasingly shaping economies and societies, BCG’s presence at the summit promises to turn insights into action, helping India write the next chapter in its AI journey.
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
