A lighter moment unfolded at the AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday when tech giant Google CEO Sundar Pichai was seen enjoying a relaxed break over coffee. After visiting the Bharat GI Coffee Lounge at the ongoing summit, he sampled both the Monsoon and Malabar Arabica blends. He can be seen asking for his favorite flavour at the Bharat GI Coffee.
The video was shared on X by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. He wrote, “When Sundar Pichai drops by for a sip, you know it’s truly worth it! ☕ The world is raising a cup to Bharat GI Coffee at #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026.”
When @SundarPichai drops by for a sip, you know it’s truly worth it! ☕
The world is raising a cup to Bharat GI Coffee at #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026.
📍 Bharat GI Coffee Lounge, Bharat Mandapam (Hall 14, First Floor)
🗓️ 17–20 February pic.twitter.com/fMdgJocKU3— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) February 19, 2026
Sunder Pichai sipping Bharat GI Coffee
Pichai came to the Bharat GI Coffee Lounge and exclaimed “Wow!” Pichai after tasting Bharat GI Coffee, adding with a smile, he then asked for ‘Malabar Arabica’. The tech Giant CEO then was offered monsoon flavour which he sipped with enjoyment. He also engaged with the baristas and tasted different blends. From Araku to Coorg, India’s premium GI-tagged coffees drew unexpected attention amid high-level discussions on artificial intelligence.
Bharat GI Coffee
The Bharat GI Coffee Lounge has been set up at Bharat Mandapam (Hall 14, First Floor) from February 17 to 20 as part of the broader Bharat GI initiative launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Earlier, while promoting the initiative, Goyal referred to Bharat GI as a national umbrella intellectual property and called it “A World Exclusive.”
The lounge became a place where India’s tradition and modern technology came together. GI products, digital payment systems like UPI, and AI ideas were all symbolically present in one space. It showed how India is combining its heritage with advanced technology and becoming a strong product-based nation.
Sundar Pichai’s Keynote
Earlier at Bharat Mandapam, Sundar Pichai gave a keynote speech. He spoke about his student days and travelling on the Coromandel Express from Chennai to IIT Kharagpur. He also remembered Visakhapatnam as a quieter city with great potential.
He compared his past memories with the present situation. He announced that Google will set up a full AI hub in Visakhapatnam as part of a $15 billion investment in India.
This hub will have very large computing power and a new international undersea cable connection. It will help make Visakhapatnam an important global AI center and strengthen India’s position in the world technology sector.
‘Bharat GI’ Initiative Launched to Globalise Indian Products
“Bharat GI” is a national brand initiative. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced its launch on X. He said that the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) introduced the brand to promote India’s traditional products globally.
The initiative is presented as “A World Exclusive.” Its aim is to give GI-tagged products international recognition and help position them as premium products in the global market.
At the summit, Indian GI Coffee is presented as the first product under the Bharat GI brand. Visitors can taste and experience the unique aroma and flavour of India’s traditional coffee. The government believes Bharat GI will help increase exports of certified regional products. It also aims to protect traditional knowledge and support local producers and communities.
The five-day summit, underway from February 16 to 20, focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence for shared global growth under the pillars of People, Planet and Progress.
Other GI-tagged Indian coffees
- Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee: Grown exclusively the Malnad region of Karnataka’s Chikmagalur district
- Bababudangiris Arabica Coffee: Grown in the birthplace of coffee in India, in central Chikmagalur
- Coorg Arabica Coffee: Grown in Coorg, Kodagu, Karnataka
- Wayanad Robusta Coffee: Grown in the Wayanad district of eastern Kerala
- Araku Valley Arabica Coffee: Grown in hilly tracts of Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh and the Odisha region
