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India needs to lead global tech transition, build jobs of the future: Ola Founder
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11m ago
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Ola Founder Bhavish Aggarwal is focused on positioning India at the forefront of the global tech transition by driving new-age technologies such as AI. He believes that the private sector should spearhead job creation, while the government must provide an enabling environment and address imbalances. Aggarwal supports the Indian government's move to incentivize global EV makers like Tesla in order to develop the EV ecosystem in the country. He emphasizes the importance of India inventing its own EV and energy transition paradigm, tailored to its specific needs. Aggarwal also underscores the need for India to become experts in future technologies to generate future jobs and supply chains.
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Bhavish Aggarwal pokes fun at Elon Musk, says ‘Tesla for West, Ola for Rest’ | Mint
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11m ago
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Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola Electric and Ola Cabs, mocked Tesla founder Elon Musk, stating that "Tesla is for the West and Ola is for the rest". Aggarwal emphasized that companies like Tesla cater to the rich, while Ola Electric aims to build for the global south, starting with India. He also questioned Musk's ventures, suggesting he should try something new. Aggarwal highlighted Ola's achievements, including launching India's first gigafactory and the focus on AI text technology with his new venture, Krutrim. He expressed Ola's vision for India and the role of Indian youth in shaping the future.
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InMobi’s Mohit Saxena on building an indigenous tech stack in the AI age at ET Soonicorns Summit 2025 - The Economic Times
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19d ago
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Mohit Saxena, Co-founder of InMobi, is set to explore India’s potential in building its AI-native tech stack at the ET Soonicorns Summit 2025. The discussion will cover key themes such as original tech thinking, infrastructure challenges, and AI integration in foundational software architecture. Saxena emphasizes the importance of India overcoming its reliance on global tech entities and nurturing indigenous innovation to build scalable, purpose-built tech for future AI startups. The Summit aims to fuel India's innovation and growth ambitions.
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Tata, Adani have funds for deep tech R&D in India: Bikhchandani
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3m ago
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Info Edge Founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani said deep tech development in India needs huge investment and years of patience. He suggested tapping into India's biggest companies, like Reliance Industries, Tata Group and Adani Group, to invest in deep tech startups' R&D. "These are points to be pondered. It can't just be…responsibility of startup world to build deep tech," he said.
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Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal advocates for AI independence in India. Read here to know why
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11m ago
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Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal aims to establish India as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles (EVs). He plans to transform India into an AI hub through his venture, Krutrim, and expand Ola Electric's Li-ion cell production to 100 GWh in the next decade. Aggarwal envisions Ola Electric as a critical player in addressing global challenges like climate change, with a focus on the developing world. He aims to create India-focused products powered by cutting-edge battery technology. Additionally, Aggarwal wants to challenge the dominance of global tech giants by developing India's own AI technology infrastructure through Krutrim.
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ParkMate co-founder Dhananjaya on Indian vs Chinese Startups
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4m ago
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Dhananjaya Bharadwaj, Co-founder of ParkMate, challenges the perception that Indian startups only build delivery apps. He highlights innovations like EV tech (Ola Electric), fintech (PayTM), and space tech (Skyroot), contrasting them with China’s focus on consumer apps (Meituan, ByteDance) and betting platforms, sparking a debate on the real startup landscape.
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Titan Capital launches investment vertical to back Indian defence-tech startups
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2m ago
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Titan Capital launches investment vertical to back Indian defence-tech startups Seed-stage venture capital firm Titan Capital has launched a specialised investment vertical to fund startups innovating in India’s defence and strategic technology space. With this program, Titan Capital is looking to invest in startups working in hardware, aerospace, cybersecurity, and manufacturing. The focus is on national security, supporting deep-tech innovation, generating jobs, and helping India become an exporter of strategic technologies. Kunal Bahl, Co-founder of Titan Capital, said, “We need to back our brightest minds—engineers, researchers, and builders—to create sovereign, dual-use technologies that can shape not just India’s future, but the future of global defence…” As part of this initiative, Titan Capital is also looking to collaborate with veterans from the armed forces, scientists, and experienced technologists who can help assess and guide these investments with strategic insight and domain expertise. Titan Capital has backed over 250 startups to date, including Ola, Razorpay, Urban Company, OfBusiness and Giva. With this new initiative, it hopes to shape the next generation of strategic innovation at the intersection of purpose, tech, and nation-building.
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AI disruptions will be brief as reskilling drives new jobs: Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge - The Economic Times
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7d ago
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Karnataka's IT Minister Priyank Kharge predicts brief disruptions from AI, as reskilling initiatives like Nipuna Karnataka aim to equip 500,000 individuals for future tech jobs. Kharge highlights the state's lead in technology sectors, supported by significant IT exports, startups, and GCC presence, attracting real estate investments. The focus is on advancing skills in AI, cybersecurity, and digital forensics, ensuring both local and global industry demands are met while maintaining Karnataka's competitive edge.
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Best time to be in India for those in tech; we lead in AI talent: Nasscom chief Gangadharan
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10m ago
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India is leading the way in AI talent and domain skills, positioning itself strongly in the transformative era of Artificial Intelligence. According to Nasscom's new chairperson, Sindhu Gangadharan, India's technology sector is thriving, making it the best time to be in the country. Gangadharan emphasizes the importance of mental and social well-being in the workplace and addresses concerns about AI displacing jobs by stating that productivity gains will lead to further innovation. She also highlights India's prominence in the global tech landscape, particularly as the "GCC capital of the world." With over 1,200 Global Capability Centres in India and counting, the country's AI talent and skills are a significant strength. Collaboration between industry, academia, and the government will ensure solid skilling programs and training for future AI advancements.
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AI, new energy can transform India into $50-trillion economy by 2047: Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal
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1y ago
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Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola, has outlined a roadmap for India to become a $50 trillion economy by 2047 through prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) and new energy technologies. Aggarwal stressed the importance of investing in AI and new energy as foundational technologies, which can revolutionise India's entire economy, enhance efficiency, create high-value jobs, and position the country as a global leader in future industries. He also highlighted India's potential in the electric vehicle sector and called for accelerated policies and industry support to make India the world's largest EV market by 2030.
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Dilipkumar Khandelwal resigns as Deutsche India CEO, to focus on startups
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2m ago
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Dilipkumar Khandelwal, CEO of Deutsche India and global technology head, has resigned after over five years, aiming to focus on the startup ecosystem. While continuing with Deutsche Bank until the end of June to facilitate a smooth transition, Khandelwal plans to invest in and support early-stage startups. Previously, at SAP India and an advisor to IIIT Hyderabad, he is also a founder of Plaksha University and an investor in over 70 tech companies.
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