TIME100 2026: Sundar Pichai, Vikas Khanna, Ranbir Kapoor Named
Why in the news
TIME magazine published its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world on 15-16 April 2026. Three Indians were included.
Key facts
- TIME100 2026: the 23rd annual edition, released 15-16 April 2026.
- Indians named: Sundar Pichai (Alphabet and Google CEO), chef Vikas Khanna and actor Ranbir Kapoor.
- Categories: Leaders, Icons, Artists, Innovators, Pioneers and Titans.
- Others featured: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping (14th appearance), NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Blackpink’s Jennie and Victoria Beckham.
- Diaspora names: Neal Mohan and Zohran Mamdani were also mentioned.
| Indian honouree | Known as |
|---|---|
| Sundar Pichai | CEO of Google and Alphabet |
| Vikas Khanna | Chef |
| Ranbir Kapoor | Actor |
Exam angle
- Reports and lists are frequent exam items: note the publisher (TIME), the edition (23rd) and the Indian names.
- Group the honourees by field: technology, culinary arts and cinema.