Lokesh urged extending GigaChat into India’s banking, public administration, and retail sectors and sought technical support to bolster UPI security with advanced voice recognition and biometric anti-fraud measures.

Both sides identified opportunities to intensify India–Russia collaboration through research institutions, tech companies, and innovation ecosystems, boosting cross-border trade and exporters’ support.

Yedfimov outlined Sberbank’s operations in India and ongoing engagement with Indian institutions, with both sides agreeing to stay in touch to pursue mutual opportunities as they arise.

Workforce development and coding education were highlighted, with discussions on industry-ready training and global education models to prepare youth for the digital economy.

AI applications in healthcare were explored, including early disease detection, diagnostics, research, hospital operations, and citizen-facing services to improve accessibility and outcomes at scale.

Lokesh emphasized Andhra Pradesh’s aim to become a leading AI and technology hub and discussed how global best practices could support the state’s digital transformation.

Quantum technologies and advanced research ecosystems were cited as key areas for collaboration, with broader economic ties a focus for future cooperation.

In Moscow, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh sat down with Sberbank Senior Vice President Albert Yedfimov to discuss strategic partnerships spanning AI, quantum computing, digital innovation, and related technologies.

The talks covered generative AI, digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity, fintech, workforce skilling, and the application of technology in public health and services.

Sberbank showcased its technology ecosystem, including the GigaChat large language model and AI research initiatives deployed across banking and public-facing services.