Taneja delivered a keynote address at India AI Impact Summit 2026, a day after General Catalyst said it would invest $5 billion in the country over the next five years.
The company said on Friday that users between 18 and 24 years of age account for nearly 50% of all messages sent by Indians to ChatGPT, and users under 30 account for 80% of usage in the country.
Peak XV says most of its new capital will target India as the firm prioritizes AI, fintech and cross-border bets while navigating recent partner departures.
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the summit saw participation from over 5 lakh visitors, reflecting strong domestic and global engagement with India's AI push.
India is hosting a four-day AI Summit this week that will be attended by executives from major AI labs and Big Tech, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, and Cloudflare, as well as heads of state.
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