Sarvam AI Gains Spotlight as India’s Homegrown Model Draws Global Praise

Brief By Hindustan Times / 6:01 PM on 19 Feb 2026

India’s AI model Sarvam has gained attention after Google CEO Sundar Pichai praised its progress, highlighting India’s growing role in AI innovation. Presented at the India AI Impact Summit, Sarvam focuses on Indian languages and cultural context, positioning itself as a strong local alternative to global models like ChatGPT and Claude, industry observers say.