
Sundar Pichai, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vikas Khanna were featured in TIME magazine's 2026 list of 100 most influential people globally. Pichai, Google CEO since 2015, received recognition for advancing artificial intelligence accessibility. He merged Google Brain and DeepMind to develop Gemini. Ranbir Kapoor was praised for impactful performances representing evolving India. Chef Vikas Khanna called the honour significant, crediting family support and celebrating India's culinary heritage gaining worldwide recognition.