India is poised to play an essential role in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and green energy, becoming a significant contributor to global economic expansion, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stated. During a press conference right before the 16th Finance Commission meeting here, Naidu mentioned that there was considerable global interest in India's development path at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

"India is the pulling factor for the global economic growth," the TDP chief told reporters.

Making comparisons between the IT revolution of 1995 and today's advancements, Naidu stated that AI has become the "norm" with uses in every sector.

"In 1995, it was information technology and in 2025 it is AI. At that time, I was party to it, and even today I am party and in power," he said.

The Chief Minister of Andhra highlighted two key themes that prevailed in the conversations at Davos - artificial intelligence and initiatives for green energy, specifically the production of green hydrogen. He highlighted the increasing emphasis on mitigating global warming via green energy initiatives and associated sectors. Naidu, a significant figure in India's IT transformation, voiced assurance regarding the nation's competitive edge in the AI field.

This year's World Economic Forum focused more on emerging economies, as global leaders showed notable interest in India's technological progress and environmental efforts.