Pune: Hindu Economic Forum (HEF) Pune Chapter successfully concluded SHAKTI Summit 2026 at the Pune International Centre, presenting a strategic roadmap aimed at accelerating India’s journey toward Viksit Bharat 2047.
The summit served as an execution-focused platform for Bharat’s Strategic Power Framework, covering key sectors including Strategic Defence & Aerospace, Hindu Temple Economy, Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge & Media, Technology, and Infrastructure.
SHAKTI Summit 2026 focused on advancing indigenous Artificial Intelligence capabilities, unlocking domestic venture capital, and strengthening strategic self-reliance (Atmanirbharta) across critical defence and economic sectors.
The event was attended by Jishnu Dev Varma, Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, who graced the summit as the Chief Guest and delivered a special address.
He emphasized the need for stronger collaboration among government, industry, investors, and knowledge institutions to drive India’s long-term economic growth and strategic self-reliance.
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Gaurav Tripathi, President, HEF Pune District Chapter, and Co-founder & CTO, Partex.AI, said: “The SHAKTI Summit 2026 marks a paradigm shift in how we approach economic growth. We are now building an execution-first ecosystem where serious capital, strategic industrial sectors, and civilizational clarity converge.”
“The Pune AI Grid is positioning Pune as the Applied AI and Strategic Capital of Bharat by redoubling its manufacturing and digital prowess.
By aligning our deep research talent, robust industrial shopfloors, and foundational infrastructure, we are turning national priorities like Atmanirbhar Bharat into measurable economic milestones.”
$500 Million Pune AI Vision Presented at SHAKTI Summit 2026
One of the major highlights of SHAKTI Summit 2026 was the unveiling of the $500 Million Pune AI Vision by Partex.AI. The roadmap aims to establish Pune as a global hub for applied artificial intelligence through a phased development strategy.
The initiative begins with a $50 million foundation phase, which includes distributed GPU clusters and an AI Model Foundry. The long-term vision scales to a $500 million platform designed to train more than 100,000 professionals while developing export-ready AI solutions for defence, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors.
Dr. Gunjan Bharadwaj, Founder & CEO, Partex.AI, said: “The Pune AI Vision is an opportunity to leverage exploratory and exploitative innovation on a scale that few cities globally can match.
By unifying Pune’s unique constellation of talent, we can build decision-making technology that transforms not just Indian industry, but the world.
Partex is committed to being a partner in this vision, bringing our expertise in AI-driven platforms to accelerate innovation across defence, manufacturing, and life sciences.”
The announcement further strengthened the role of SHAKTI Summit 2026 as a platform for fostering innovation, technology-led growth, and strategic economic development.
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Indigenous Autonomous Surface Vessel Displayed at SHAKTI Summit 2026
Another key attraction at SHAKTI Summit 2026 was the display of ISACA, India’s first indigenously developed Autonomous Surface Vessel, by Accurate Industrial Controls.
The vessel has undergone Indian Navy-evaluated trials and integrates artificial intelligence, sensor fusion technologies, and indigenous collision-avoidance software.
The development represents a significant advancement in India’s maritime autonomy capabilities and indigenous defence technology ecosystem.
Kiran Jadhav, Chairman & Managing Director, Accurate Group, said: “Indigenous autonomous vessel technology is a statement of India’s capability and our resolve for Atmanirbharta. At the SHAKTI Summit, we created the conditions for transformative solutions that will serve our nation’s defence and maritime strength.”
The showcase underscored the emphasis of SHAKTI Summit 2026 on strengthening domestic defence innovation and self-reliance through indigenous technologies.
Strategic Sector Discussions and Defence Working Group Formation
Beyond technology and innovation announcements, SHAKTI Summit 2026 hosted extensive discussions on several strategic sectors including defence, aerospace, rare earths, infrastructure, technology, temple economy, artificial intelligence, and startups.
The sessions brought together industry leaders, founders, investors, and subject matter experts to deliberate on opportunities and challenges across these critical sectors.
To ensure that the strategic deliberations lead to actionable outcomes, the HEF Pune District Chapter announced the formation of a Defence Working Group.
The initiative is intended to provide structured post-summit engagement and implementation support for key recommendations emerging from the discussions.
With major announcements such as the $500 Million Pune AI Vision, the unveiling of India’s first indigenous Autonomous Surface Vessel, and the establishment of a Defence Working Group, SHAKTI Summit 2026 positioned itself as a significant platform for advancing innovation, strategic investments, defence preparedness, and economic self-reliance in India.
