Ishank Gupta

Author: Ishank

  • Is AI a Threat or Turning Point for India’s IT Industry?

    AI is rapidly disrupting the Indian IT industry. The big question is: can traditional IT businesses survive this wave of change?

    The Threat Is Real

    According to a recent McKinsey report, nearly 800 million jobs could be at risk globally by 2030 due to AI and automation. In the Indian IT sector, routine tasks like basic coding, software testing, and IT support are already being automated. This puts many existing business models under pressure.

    The Opportunity Ahead

    But this disruption also brings opportunity. The demand for advanced AI solutions, automation platforms, and next-gen software services is growing rapidly. IT companies that move quickly and proactively toward AI adoption have a real chance to lead the next phase of growth.

    Adapting to the Shift

    To stay relevant, traditional IT businesses must re-skill teams, rethink service offerings, and integrate AI into their core strategy. The ones who embrace AI early will have the edge—not just to survive, but to thrive.

    Conclusion

    AI is not just a threat—it’s a major turning point for the Indian IT industry. Those who take bold steps to embrace AI today will become tomorrow’s market leaders. The future of IT depends on how quickly we adapt.

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  • AGI: Game-Changer or Just Hype?

    Everyone’s talking about AGI—Artificial General Intelligence—as the technology that will change everything. But is that really true? Or is AGI just another overhyped idea?

    The Promise of AGI

    AGI is supposed to replicate human-level intelligence. In theory, it could solve any problem a human can—learning, reasoning, adapting, and even creating. Sounds revolutionary, right?

    The Current Reality

    In reality, AGI doesn’t exist yet. It’s still a concept. We have powerful AI tools today, but they are limited to specific tasks. AGI would require massive compute power, billions of dollars in research, and major breakthroughs in understanding how intelligence really works.

    More Than Just Data and Logic

    Intelligence is not just about processing data. It also includes creativity, emotions, intuition, and understanding human context. Can AGI ever replicate those things? Right now, that’s still very uncertain.

    The Balanced View

    AGI may be revolutionary—but maybe not as powerful or magical as it’s often portrayed. Believing in the promise of AGI is fine, but understanding its limits is just as important. Real innovation will require both hope and honesty.

    Conclusion

    The future of AGI is exciting, but also full of unknowns. Let’s stay curious—but cautious. For a quick take on this topic, watch our YouTube Short(in Hindi):
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  • Why India Needs to Think Bigger Than Grocery Apps

    On one side, we see Chinese startups building electric vehicles, semiconductors, AI platforms, and advanced robotics. And on the other side, many Indian startups are busy with food delivery, grocery apps, ice creams, and fantasy sports.

    It’s Not About What’s “Bad”

    Let’s be clear—these sectors aren’t useless. Convenience-driven apps have improved daily life, created jobs, and brought tech to millions. But if our vision as a startup ecosystem stays limited to comfort and convenience, how will India ever become a global tech leader?

    What China Is Building

    China is making its own chips, leading battery technology, and creating global supply chains. It is investing heavily in deep-tech and future-forward infrastructure. Their ambition is global domination—and they’re building like it.

    India’s Missed Opportunity?

    We need to step out of short-term thinking and focus on long-term innovation. Deep-tech is risky. It’s slow. But it’s also where true impact lies. If India wants to lead the world tomorrow, we have to start building like that today.

    Think Big. Build Bold.

    What India has already built is impressive. But what we can build is where our real future lies. We have the talent. We have the energy. Now we need the ambition.

    So let’s stop settling for what’s easy—and start aiming for what’s transformational.

    🇮🇳 Think big. Build bold.

    Conclusion

    India’s startup ecosystem has huge potential—but we must expand our vision beyond comfort. For more thoughts on this topic, check out our YouTube Short(In Hindi):
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  • From Food Delivery to Deep Tech: What Piyush Goyal’s Message Really Means for Indian Startups

    At Startup Mahakumbh, when Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal asked—“Will we remain limited to food delivery and gig work?”—it created a buzz across India’s startup circles.

    It Wasn’t Criticism. It Was a Challenge.

    I was there. I heard his full session live. While many perceived his words as critical, I saw them as a bold and honest reminder. India’s startup ecosystem is already the third largest in the world. But if we truly want to become number one, we need to move beyond comfort and convenience.

    Time to Go Beyond Food Delivery

    We’ve built successful companies in food delivery, e-commerce, and gig economy—but now it’s time to step into deep-tech, AI, semiconductors, space-tech, and climate-tech. These are the areas where the future is being shaped.

    The Government Has Taken the First Step

    Infrastructure is improving. Policies are becoming founder-friendly. PLI schemes, semiconductor missions, AI research funding—all of this is already in motion. Now it’s our turn as founders to lead innovation that positions India on the global tech map.

    Don’t Take It Personally. Take It Seriously.

    Piyush Goyal ji is not against founders. He is rooting for us. He is encouraging us to aim higher—not just to build what’s trending, but what will matter 10 years from now. The real question isn’t “Why did he say that?”—it’s “What are we doing next?”

    Conclusion

    What we’ve already built is inspiring. But what we’re capable of building—there’s no limit to that. Let’s not settle for being the largest convenience economy. Let’s aim to be the world’s innovation powerhouse.

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  • Can India Build a Global AI Product Like ChatGPT?

    Can India ever build a global AI product like ChatGPT? The question is important—and the answer depends on how we solve two big challenges: talent and infrastructure.

    India Has the Talent, But It’s Abroad

    There is no shortage of talent. In fact, many top engineers working at companies like Google, OpenAI, and Meta are Indian. But most of this talent is working outside India. Building powerful AI models like ChatGPT requires not just smart minds—but for those minds to be here, in India.

    What’s Missing? Compute Power and Infrastructure

    Building models like ChatGPT isn’t just about talent—it needs massive computing resources and world-class infrastructure. This is where India still lags behind. Without large-scale GPU clusters, data centers, and AI research environments, even the best talent can’t build at scale.

    Enter the IndiaAI Mission

    To bridge this gap, the Government of India has launched the IndiaAI Mission. This initiative will support Indian startups with AI infrastructure, R&D funding, and efforts to bring global talent back to India. It’s a bold move to make India self-reliant in AI innovation.

    The Road Ahead

    If we can bring both compute power and AI talent back to India, building a world-class product like ChatGPT—or even better—is absolutely possible. The potential is there. What we need now is execution at a global level.

    Conclusion

    The IndiaAI Mission is a strong beginning. But to become a global leader in AI, we must think big, act fast, and build infrastructure that rivals the best in the world. The future of India’s AI leadership is not a dream—it’s a possibility, if we move now.

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