NEW DELHI, Feb 18: India Today Group today announced the debut of Sutra, an AI-driven news anchor, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Developed in collaboration with BharatGen and showcased by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Sutra aims to enhance news accessibility by delivering concise, contextual insights in real time.
Introduced during the Summit in New Delhi, Sutra is designed to intelligently synthesise complex information and present key developments in a clear and accessible format. Its debut presentation focused on major highlights and policy discussions from the AI Impact Summit, demonstrating its ability to bridge high-level discourse and public understanding.
The initiative marks a significant step in the India Today Group’s commitment to integrating advanced technology within a rigorous editorial framework. Sutra seeks to help audiences navigate fast-moving news cycles by offering structured summaries and contextual clarity without compromising journalistic standards.
“Our goal with Sutra is to provide clarity in an increasingly fast-paced news cycle,” said Nilanjan Das, Chief AI Officer, India Today Group. “By working with BharatGen, we are exploring how AI can be leveraged to make information more accessible and inclusive for a wider audience, while maintaining the editorial standards the India Today Group is known for. With BharatGen, this brings us closer to a sovereign AI future.”
Rishi Bal, CEO, BharatGen, said,
“For AI to truly transform the Indian media landscape, it must move beyond mere automation to deep contextual intelligence. BharatGen is pioneering sovereign, multimodal models that understand the natural nuances of Indian languages and regional dialects. In an era of AI anchors and real-time news, our focus is on building a robust technological backbone that enables nuanced storytelling across diverse demographics.”
He added, “By providing indigenous AI capabilities, we are ensuring that the future of Indian journalism is powered by technology that is culturally aware, linguistically inclusive, and built entirely on home-grown soil.”
With the launch of Sutra, BharatGen and India Today Group aim to set a new benchmark in AI-enabled journalism—combining technological innovation with editorial integrity to make news more accessible, inclusive, and context-driven for audiences across India.
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