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India's tunnelling contractors — Afcons, L&T, HCC — are genuinely world-class. Many of their engineers work on large projects globally, including for the very manufacturers whose machines India imports. Still, India has no company that designs a TBM cutterhead from first principles.

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The Short Read 📝

In India, most discussions about AI today focus on creating independent AI systems, building semiconductor factories, setting up powerful computer networks, and developing the technology needed for AI growth. However, after concentrating on these areas for some time, investors are now turning their attention to a less predictable opportunity: consumer AI. They are wondering who will take the lead in this new area.

India's true success with AI will happen when the best AI products no longer feel like "AI products." Instead, they will become a natural part of daily life, similar to how WhatsApp became the go-to way for people in India to communicate without them considering the technology behind it. Read more…

The Long Read 📜

Today, we often don't realize how advanced India is in financial technology. But think about this: only fifteen years ago, fewer than 20% of people in India had a bank account. They didn't have a safe place to keep their money, couldn't easily get loans, and had to rely on costly and risky methods to send money to loved ones. Building financial security was difficult because the basic tools and systems weren't in place.

It's an exciting time for Indian financial technology. With Aadhaar, UPI, and the AA framework, the country's financial systems have been transformed. We can now improve financial services for over a billion people in India. Read more…

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