India on Dr. Hitesh Sarda

The Money Myths Your Favourite Finfluencer Keeps Repeating

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Every few weeks a chart goes viral: “this one person is now richer than the entire GDP of [some country].” It collects a hundred thousand likes, and it is comparing two numbers that cannot be compared. Net worth is a total, everything someone owns added up, today. GDP is a flow, everything a country produces in a single year. One is a bank balance, the other is a salary. Putting them side by side tells you nothing, except that whoever made the chart never stopped to ask what the numbers mean.

India's second tech boom will be AI implementation

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

McKinsey’s latest State of AI survey found that 78% of organizations now use AI in at least one business function. The same survey found that more than 80% of respondents see no tangible impact on enterprise-level EBIT (operating profit) from their use of generative AI. Closer home, Nasscom’s Strategic Review 2025 estimates that only 10 to 15% of enterprise GenAI proofs of concept make it to full-scale production.

So companies have the models. What they don’t have is the working system: the model wired into their data, their approvals, their legacy software and their people. Boardrooms everywhere are asking the same question: how do we actually make this work in our company?

Unpacking the Week's Key Global and Indian Developments

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Hello everyone! Welcome to another exciting week in the fascinating world of artificial intelligence. The pace of innovation continues to be breathtaking, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming to keep up. That’s why I’m here – to help us take a step back, examine the significant developments from the past week and a bit more to show trends, and distill them into insights that are both informative and accessible.

Global AI Highlights

The Funding Landscape: A Torrent of Investment

The year 2025 has witnessed a remarkable surge in financial backing for artificial intelligence. Ten AI companies have each received investments exceeding $100 million, demonstrating robust investor confidence in AI’s transformative potential. Looking at specific examples:

This Week in AI: India's Budget

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

India’s AI Ascent: A Budget for the Future, Built on Present Foundations

India’s 2025 budget has sent a powerful signal about the nation’s AI ambitions, with an unprecedented 84% increase in technology project allocations to Rs 18,000 crore. The comprehensive strategy combines bold new investments with strategic enhancements to existing initiatives, creating a robust framework for India’s emergence as a global AI powerhouse.

Core Investments and Infrastructure

The centerpiece of this push is a landmark Rs 2,000 crore allocation for the IndiaAI Mission, demonstrating the government’s serious commitment to AI development. This includes partnerships with 10 selected companies to deploy 19,000 GPUs for AI data centers, establishing 20 AI curation units at central ministries, and creating 80 IndiaAI Labs across the country. A noteworthy Rs 500 crore investment in the Center of Excellence in AI for Education further underscores the government’s commitment to integrating AI into educational frameworks. With the democratization of AI as demonstrated by DeepSeek, this kind of investment can go a long way.

Modi's strategy for India

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Narendra Damodardas Modi, an outsider to national politics, inspired a massive fan following to give BJP an absolute majority. The road to victory was paved with well-meaning promises to out-right hyperbole. What is undeniable is his single-minded pursuit to victory.

So, is Prime Ministership too big for Modi to handle? Does he have a plan to deliver on his promises? Is there a strategy in place? I think, as always, Modi has a single-minded strategy and it’s “Make in India”.

Coding is like cricket

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

With the stunning world cup victory behind us, it’s time to reflect on what lessons we can learn from it. I am sure cricket needs no introduction, so let me get on with what I have learnt from mostly watching, and very little playing, cricket.

Uncertainty, the name of the game

Cricket is the game glorious of uncertainties, and developers’ lives are no less uncertain, just not glorious. Both cricketers and developers need to be flexible and adjust to new situations. Be it change in requirements or the target score. Deal with the uncertainties of the pitch or the legacy code base.