Ex-Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka departs meeting with PM Narendra Modi, feeling pleased

Vishal Sikka, former CEO of Infosys, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for India. Sikka posted about the meeting on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating that he was “inspired and humbled” by the PM’s grasp of technology’s impact and potential to uplift people. Modi responded by reposting the update, emphasizing India’s commitment to leading in AI innovation and creating opportunities for the youth. Sikka, a native American, was the first non-founder CEO of Infosys, serving from 2014 to 2017. He has since founded his own AI startup, Vianai Systems, and held leadership positions at SAP from 2002 to 2014. His meeting with Modi highlights the growing importance of AI in India’s growth strategy.