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Had a wonderful conversation with Chandra R. Srikanth on her panel on India’s semiconductor stack build-out. The opportunity is significant — and success will depend on deepening specialisation, leveraging India’s chip-design advantage to nurture startups and platform ecosystems, and strengthening the highly specialised supply chain and infrastructure ecosystem the industry demands. Chandra R. Srikanth Sujay Shetty Manpreet Singh Ahuja #makeinindia Shubhojeet Chakravarty

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A huge congratulations to #Delhi for a successful India AI Impact Summit 2026 themed 'Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya'—Welfare for All, Happiness of All. It was great to connect with researchers, AI innovators, ecosystem builders, government ministers, big tech and development partners. My key takeaways: ⭐ India’s AI leadership is not accidental:  India’s AI leadership was engineered over 15 years. Despite the language diversity (1000+ languages), population scale (1.4 billion!) and development challenges, transformation was possible because it was underpinned by a robust digital public infrastructure, one single government long-term vision, and an effective leveraging of the private sector. ⭐ Al for all must mean economic inclusion - not just digitalization: The country showcased impressive numbers of users on digital systems (Jio has 500+ million single users) and President Macron talked about the illusive “street vendor from Mumbai” in his opening remarks who 10 years ago, could not open a bank account but now accepts instant digital payments. But as technology gallops faster and wealth disparities widen, it is vital to re-imagine skilling and jobs in the Global South, because digitization does not automatically translate to economic inclusion and we are a long way from achieving “happiness for all”. ⭐ Youth must be on the Main Stage  Fabro Steibel and I talked about “Not Not” youth (not in education, not in employment) who are increasingly hopeless especially AI replaces early entry roles, changing the future of work. Europe relies on Global South youth to fix its demographic gaps and African youth need skilling to transition into opportunities within the AI value chain. In India, there is an abundance of talent and yet the large number of developers risk becoming redundant in the future as they effectively automate themselves out of roles. Future summits need to ensure Youth are on the Main Stage so we can hear their fears, frustrations and demands first hand. ⭐ Talk Less - Build More By Friday, every conversation seemed to converge into the same points for the Global South:  - clearer governance/data policy frameworks so data can enable innovation - talent and skills should translate to jobs across the AI value chain  - high-impact use cases should be championed to promote AI adoption  - equitable access to compute and digital infrastructure is vital to unlock value - funding needs to meet AI research priorities and provide better (long term) support to our ventures So we know what to do - let's focus on building. As Shikoh Gitau Qhala- "We are not just the south - we are the majority." We already have the numbers, we need to take action to deliver on the promise of AI. I look forward to some great collaborations ahead of #Switzerland2027 #IndiaAIImpactSummit #AIForAll #GlobalMajority

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Tech Mahindra is playing a central role in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, currently taking place (February 16–20, 2026) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.  The company is participating not just as an attendee, but as a key strategic partner selected by the Indian government under the IndiaAI Mission. Here is a breakdown of our involvement:  1. The "Sovereign Education LLM" Launch The highlight of Tech Mahindra’s participation is the showcase of their 8-billion-parameter sovereign education LLM. Developed by our innovation hub, Makers Lab, this model is designed specifically for:  • Democratizing Education: Aimed at making AI adoption affordable for schools and regional institutions.  • Linguistic Diversity: Focused on Indic languages and regional dialects to ensure learning is accessible beyond English speakers.  • Lower Ownership Cost: Tailored to run efficiently, reducing the technical and financial barriers for local deployments. 2. "Orion" Agentic AI Platform Tech Mahindra is also showcasing Orion, an agentic AI framework designed for government applications.  • Purpose: To automate administrative processes and enhance digital governance. • Showcase: It is being featured as part of the "Frontiers of AI" track, emphasizing how AI can be a "force for good" in public service.

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From the twelvetide series on wayshaping, perdurability & narrative through the metaphor of the Estuary, the post titled ’Storm Channels’, using Adams’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy as the epigram. “In narrative terms, anti-fragility appears most clearly in two forms: the heresy that renews doctrine, and the story of failure that becomes the founding lore of future success” https://lnkd.in/ejZn4pmh

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Been a manic yet rewarding year at XST Group We’ve met and worked with some brilliant people along the way. The year has taken in EPR projects, data migration, insights, implementing FDP use cases and turnaround work, and increasingly discussions about the role of AI. With the government’s 10 Year Health Plan, Fit for the Future (July 2025), now in play, it’s clear where the road is heading… No shock here that digitisation, interoperability and the safe use of data are central to transforming services. The move toward a federated data platform highlights the need for scalable, metadata-rich systems that break down silos and provide common data models with clear lineage. Those of us who have lived the journey know the scars. EPRs don���t deliver value by default; they only do so when workflows are designed well, systems are properly built and implementation is done carefully, through strong governance and clinical oversight. Enterprise data platforms promised a single version of the truth, but often became brittle, expensive and hard to scale. EPRs, enterprise data platforms and AI are connected steps on the same path, each dependent on the strength of the layers beneath. When implemented well and sustained over time, that is where the real patient and clinical benefit is realised. And as we look to AI – particularly agentic systems – we can’t forget the fundamentals: capturing complete and representative data, keeping quality and safety frameworks at the core, and maintaining the same discipline in governance that has always mattered. There’s a lot of noise, and not everything branded “AI” will stand up to scrutiny. The NHS, with its scars from past over-hyped tech rollouts, will need to be especially disciplined in separating marketing claims from genuine AI capability. Looking forward to seeing what the next 12 months brings for both XST Group and our clients… happy Friday! #DigitalHealth #NHS #NHSDigital #HealthAI #Interoperability #DataStrategy #HealthTech #HealthcareInnovation #FederatedDataPlatform

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The acquisition of Sugansa Solutions represents more than capability enhancement. It demonstrates strategic foresight about AI's foundational role in enterprise transformation. Working closely with CEO Akash Saxenaa, the leadership team will shape Brilyant's AI vision and go-to-market strategy for sustained growth in the AI-driven enterprise market. https://lnkd.in/gPw6TpTm #BrilyantAcquisition #SugansaIndia #AIFirst #EnterpriseAI #DigitalTransformation #AIStrategy #MachineLearning #DataEngineering #ITSolutions #EnterpriseServices #TechAcquisition #AICenter #BusinessAutomation #CloudServices #ArtificialIntelligence

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The global momentum around AI is remarkable, and it is encouraging to see India increasingly at the centre of this conversation. AI at scale requires dependable power, advanced data centres and long-term industrial capacity. A single hyperscale facility can require hundreds of megawatts of reliable electricity. As AI adoption accelerates globally, energy demand from data centres is expected to rise significantly over the next decade. India’s expanding renewable energy base, growing manufacturing strength and policy clarity position us well to support this next wave of digital infrastructure. If we continue to build with scale and sustainability in mind, India can play a defining role in powering the AI economy. #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 #IndiaGrowthStory #CleanEnergy Vikram Solar https://lnkd.in/gpi2iUkJ

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Delighted to have co-hosted with the International Solar Alliance the Official Pre-Summit Convening on Global AI Mission for Energy and India’s “AI Products for the World of Energy” ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Every country is struggling with grid digitalisation, albeit in different ways. Developed countries face aging infrastructure, whilst emerging markets contend with high losses and unreliable supply. AI gives us a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redesign power systems for a clean energy future. This Mission is about turning proven use cases into real-world impact across countries and grids. Systemiq Ltd. Jeremy Oppenheim Peter Hulshof Hannah Audino Shubhojit Ghose Haykal Ardhani Laetitia de Villepin Navneeraj Sharma @karanmangotra @ashishlhanna

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🌟 Three Years of Oiga — Growing with Purpose Today, Oiga completes three years — a journey shaped by deep learning, diverse mandates, and the privilege of supporting MSMEs, service sectors, manufacturers, and startups across India. Our work across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on state incentives has shown how the right policy support can transform business growth. We’ve supported entrepreneurs through bank loans, DPR preparation, strategy, compliance, and fund‑raise readiness. At the core, we’ve stayed committed to one belief: Every business thrives when it receives focused, expert guidance—having the right consultant is essential for sustainable growth. 🔭 The Road Ahead Expanding our work in State Incentives across all states Deepening our practice in Central Incentives for manufacturing, education, food processing, and services Taking on Independent Director roles to strengthen governance and board maturity Building stronger support for startups in fund‑raise preparation, compliance, and financial discipline Thank you to every client, partner, and mentor who trusted us and shaped our growth. Three years completed — and we’re just getting started. Onwards to deeper impact and stronger value creation

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Got quoted in today’s Hindustan Times on the strategic role of regional LLMs like BharatGPT, Lelapa AI, and LatAm GPT. These initiatives are not aimed at outperforming frontier models on benchmarks. They exist to address gaps in representation, language, and local civic context. They also reflect growing concerns about data sovereignty and national control over AI systems. Thank you to Charles Assisi for bringing these issues into focus and offering space for a grounded discussion. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/gy5K6a7C

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The India AI Impact Summit 2026 really took everyone by surprise (including us) this year on how impactful it was. Our Head of Research Neil Shah who was there with the Counterpoint team just wrote a great article on which companies came out on top:

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Love this, Mmabatho Tlale: “We’re not chasing quotas – we’re dismantling barriers.” It’s such a simple sentence but it captures the real work of building inclusive, future-ready organisations. It signals a much-needed and long-overdue shift from compliance to capability, from hitting numbers to removing obstacles that are preventing women from thriving. Read Mmbatho's full interview here: https://lnkd.in/d-AVz-f7

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What is your take on India AI Impact Summit 2026 ? Where do you see AI in 2030? Adding a Summary Note: India AI Impact Summit 2026 showcased how India is moving from AI vision to AI at scale – across citizens, startups and enterprises. Key voices underlined a common theme: responsible, inclusive and India‑first AI. PM Modi spoke about democratizing AI for every citizen and public service, while Sundar Pichai stressed that the best outcomes from AI are not guaranteed without strong governance. Industry leaders like Jay Puri, Pratyush Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma and Manav Garg focused on new jobs, innovation, and ensuring India’s data and talent create value for India and the world. It was clear that the next wave of impact will come from applying AI in healthcare, agriculture, education and governance, backed by secure infrastructure, skilled people and robust safety frameworks. #IndiaAIImpact #ResponsibleAI #AIForGood #DigitalIndia #AIInnovation #AIInAction  #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026

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Embracing multilingualism in today’s global landscape. Localization isn’t just about changing words, it’s about changing reach. - What are the journeys directly impacting revenues as Brands contemplate going multilingual? - Seeing brands thinking ground up with the local context and much beyond the language alone, - Context matters and even more so now as LLMs also hallucinate and one can lose the core - are you thinking about how tech be implemented in also agency workflows - and yes see how - This NBFC Grew 25% Just by Changing ONE Thing Some of these Qs and use cases contributing to growth to tune in. Sneak peak to the power of multilingual communication with the latest episode of Multilingual Edge, a podcast by Nakul Kundra, Co-founder of Devnagri AI, and Jaydip Sikdar, a senior Marketing Leader. Happy to see this take shape get moving Nakul and Jaydip. Keep the edge Himanshu Sharma Coverpage Ventures 

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A vibrant Holi celebration at the UK Parliament, alongside discussions on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies following the India AI Summit. Minister Kanishka Narayan MP opened the discussion with a compelling vision for the UK’s AI future and the strategic role of UK–India collaboration in building trusted and scalable digital systems. Krish Raval OBE also shared thoughtful remarks on the importance of this moment and the leadership role the UK can play globally. The room brought together ministers, founders, researchers, investors, and operators for a focused and forward-looking exchange. I had the opportunity to share a few thoughts alongside the Minister on how AI today is no longer only about algorithms or startups, it’s about energy systems, compute capacity, and digital sovereignty. This is precisely where the UK–India AI partnership becomes so important, connecting research, talent, and infrastructure across two dynamic ecosystems. Grateful to everyone who helped make the evening possible. Gayatri Panda Kishore Jayaraman, OBE

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Delighted to be moderating a session at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Looking forward to facilitating conversations on how AI can be designed, governed, and scaled responsibly - with inclusion, trust, and real-world impact at the core. An important platform bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to shape the future of AI for India and the world. #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 #ResponsibleAI #InclusiveAI #AIforImpact #LeadershipInAI

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A thoughtful and timely article on democratising access to AI infrastructure in India. It talks about the digital public infrastructure how it can be scaled responsibly by expanding access to research institutions, startups, and small businesses, and enabling broader participation through localization into Indian languages. Given India’s extraordinary mobile-phone penetration, this approach can unlock widespread use of GenAI applications by everyone—from small shop owners and farmers to informal workers—directly in their local languages. https://lnkd.in/gWubBsNp

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Cohort 4 of the Global Incubator Programme – Applications Now Open Following the impactful journeys of Cohorts 1, 2, and 3, we are proud to launch Cohort 4 of the Global Incubator Programme in partnership with Innovate UK and Inventya, hosted by T-Hub, India’s premier innovation ecosystem. This cohort is focused on Urban Systems, supporting UK startups building solutions in Smart Cities, Mobility, Climate Resilience, Urban Infrastructure, and related sectors. Why India? Why T-Hub? India offers one of the fastest-growing innovation markets, and T-Hub provides unparalleled access to corporates, research institutions, government bodies, and investors. Cohort participants will benefit from: Tailored support from domain experts and local mentors Direct connections with Indian corporates, policymakers, and researchers In-person immersion and ecosystem exposure in Hyderabad Post-program guidance to build long-term partnerships and scale sustainably Key Highlights from Previous Cohorts Startups from previous cohorts have successfully initiated pilot projects, secured commercial leads, and built collaborations across deeptech, agritech, cleantech, and infrastructure sectors. Applications for Cohort 4 are now open UK-based startups ready to explore the Indian market are encouraged to apply. Apply here: http://bit.ly/44nZP7N Join us in shaping the future of global urban innovation with T-Hub. #THub #InnovateUK #GlobalIncubatorProgramme #UrbanSystems #SmartCities #UKIndiaInnovation #ScalingStartups #HyderabadEcosystem #Inventya #TBridge Kavikrut .Phani Kondepudi

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I wrote in ThePrint today on the Union Budget’s small but telling increase in Securities Transaction Tax. The change is modest in numbers, but it signals a deeper policy shift in how India is beginning to think about risk, speculation, and retail participation in derivatives markets. The piece looks at why this move is less about revenue and more about shaping market behaviour. Read here 👇🏻 #Economix #ThePrintOpinion

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