As Tech Disruptor kicks off its National Technology Week celebrations, we mark the first-ever National Technology Day. More than just a tribute to progress, this day signals India’s growing role as a global technology leader—one that’s not only driving disruption but doing so with purpose and responsibility.
Today, innovation in India is about more than adopting the latest tools, it’s about reimagining them to meet national priorities and tackle global challenges. From AI to sustainability, ethics to industry transformation, the country’s tech journey is being shaped by a bold vision and a deep commitment to meaningful impact.
To open this series, we’ve gathered exclusive insights from some of the country’s most influential technology leaders. Their perspectives offer a front-row view into how India’s innovators are redefining what it means to build for the future.
Localization & Sovereignty:
1. Raj K Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder & CEO, KOGO AI:
“National Technology Day is a celebration of India’s grit, ideas, and technological innovation. It’s startups that are reimagining how this country builds, scales, and leads—and at KOGO, we’re proud to be part of that movement. As one of the world’s leading AI Agentic companies, we’re pioneering India’s first full-stack Private AI Agentic Infrastructure—built to run behind the firewall, where data stays sovereign and intelligence stays local. From powering frontline healthcare to transforming defense and BFSI, our AI agents are already driving change where it matters most. For a truly Atmanirbhar Bharat, we don’t just need digital innovation—we need trusted, homegrown intelligence. That’s what we’re building.”
2. Sreekumar Pillai, CTO and Co-founder of Experion Technologies:
“As India advances toward becoming an AI-native economy by 2035, with half the workforce AI-fluent and women’s participation projected to reach 47%, we are on the brink of a massive transformation. The Great Unlock report highlights how AI and Digital Public Infrastructure will empower the next billion Indians, improving productivity and market access for farmers, MSMEs, and students.
But as we embrace this potential, ethical AI must be a national imperative. Without this, we risk amplifying bias, widening inequality, and undermining public trust. While India’s digital revolution reshapes our economy and society, as technology leaders, we must ensure that technological advancement and ethical responsibility always go hand in hand.”
3. Narendra Sen, Founder & CEO, RackBank:
“On this National Technology Day, we honour the spirit of innovation that drives India toward a Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat. At RackBank, we believe that the backbone of this transformation lies in future-ready, sustainable digital infrastructure. Our AI-first, carbon-neutral datacenter initiatives are a testament to that belief—where high-density compute meets climate responsibility.
By leveraging renewable energy, liquid cooling, and carbon removal strategies, we’re not just building datacenters—we’re enabling India’s green AI revolution. With strong policy support and India’s rising deep tech talent, RackBank is proud to power the India AI Mission, unlocking the potential of AI across critical sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and education. We are committed to building an intelligent, self-reliant, and sustainable digital India.”
Sustainability:
1. Sandeep Agarwal, India MD & Global CTO, Visionet Systems:
“On this National Technology Day, we would like to highlight how innovation is helping us make sustainable progress. A survey on Indian IT leaders published by IBM in November 2024 found 96% of leaders believe AI will positively impact sustainability. At Visionet Systems, we see this sustainability readiness as a defining moment. We are embracing an AI-first approach to drive this change. Our recently launched AI Now campaign enables all 2,300+ employees to gain genAI experience and be AI fluent. Supporting this is our in-house AI Lab, where we innovate, develop custom AI, and automate industries for a sustainable future.”
2. Krishna Rangsayee, CEO and Founder, SiMa.ai
“We are living in a time where technology is changing everything around us. From driverless cars and smart robots to modern factories and better healthcare, innovation is creating a new, automated world. At the center of this change is artificial intelligence. But AI is only as good as the data it learns from.
As we build smarter systems, we also face bigger challenges. Many AI-powered solutions use a lot of energy. They need complex cooling systems. In some areas like drones, robotics, or self-driving cars, even a small delay in decision-making can be risky. The solution to these problems will determine how sustainable our future will be.
One key step in this direction is processing data closer to where it’s generated—at the edge. This reduces the need to send large volumes of data to the cloud, cutting down not just on costs and delays, but also on energy consumption. By minimizing data movement, edge processing helps make AI systems faster, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly
India has come a long way. Our engineers, scientists, and innovators are solving big problems every day. But now, we must take the next step. We need to design systems that are not just powerful but also use less energy, create less heat, and work faster. The future will not be built by speed alone. It will be built by thoughtful innovation and technology that is smart, efficient, and kind to the planet. That is how we move toward a better, more balanced world.”
3. Nikhil Narayan, VP – Data Science, Ennoventure, Inc
“This National Technology Day, the theme ‘Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation’ serves as a powerful reminder that technology must do more than solve today’s problems, it must actively shape a better, more sustainable future. In a world facing climate change, dwindling resources and growing waste, innovation is no longer a luxury or an afterthought. It is a collective responsibility to create solutions that prioritize both progress and the planet.
Across industries, the momentum toward sustainable transformation is undeniable. Whether in packaging, logistics or consumer goods, the demand for smarter, more responsible alternatives to traditional systems is rising rapidly. Companies are increasingly expected to align with environmental values, reduce their carbon footprint and adopt circular economy principles. By replacing resource-intensive practices with digital-first, eco-conscious technologies, businesses have a unique opportunity to reduce waste, enhance supply chain transparency, and create long-term, scalable impact.
At Ennoventure, we’re proud to be part of this movement. Our invisible, AI-powered anti-counterfeit technology eliminates the need for wasteful physical markers, offering global brands a secure and sustainable alternative. Every protected package represents a commitment to innovation with integrity. For us, technology is about more than capability, it reflects our commitment to responsibility, ethical innovation and shaping a future that is safe, intelligent and sustainable for all.”
4. Harsha Solanki, VP GM Asia, Infobip
In an era where sustainable innovation is not a choice but a necessity, India is leading the charge with forward-thinking initiatives like the National Solar Mission, National Electric Mobility Mission, and the SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) scheme. These programs reflect a strong commitment to balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility. As we look ahead, the next wave of transformative change lies in the power of emerging technologies, particularly Generative AI and agentic AI. Gen AI has already begun reshaping sectors with its ability to accelerate research, optimize energy systems, and design climate-resilient infrastructure. Meanwhile, agentic AI, autonomous systems that can sense, reason, and act, is poised to scale these efforts by driving intelligent automation across industries.
As a global cloud communications platform with a strong ‘Made in India’ spirit, we at Infobip, are enabling businesses in India to harness these technologies for sustainable growth. By integrating AI-powered communication and automation, Indian brands can scale responsibly, reduce resource usage, and align with the nation’s digital and environmental goals. Together, these technologies can amplify our collective impact, from predictive climate modeling and efficient supply chains to AI-enabled disaster response and green energy management. On National Technology Day, let us recognize how innovation, guided by responsibility, can unlock a more sustainable tomorrow, not just for India, but for the world.
Sectoral Transformation:
1. Rikant Pittie, CEO and Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip
“Technology is fundamentally reshaping the travel industry through AI-powered personalisation, seamless booking experiences, and data-driven insights. The travel tech sector shows a remarkable strength, projected to reach USD 745.58 Million by 2033 with a 7.32% CAGR (2025-2033). Major technological developments in the industry include AI-driven recommendation engines, contactless experiences, virtual reality previews, and blockchain for secure transactions.
At EaseMyTrip, we leverage AI/ML and data mining to transform travel operations, making extraordinary experiences accessible across India. As a technology-focused platform, we work towards providing seamless and customised services through innovations like predictive analytics for personalised recommendations, streamlined booking processes, real-time customer support solutions, and dynamic pricing optimisation. Through these technological initiatives, customers create lifetime memories while enjoying tailored travel experiences.”
2. Srinath Rao, Senior Vice President, CitiusTech
At CitiusTech, we firmly believe that innovation is the bedrock to driving advancements in healthcare and patient experience. On this National Technology Day, we celebrate the role of technology in transforming healthcare beyond reactive solutions to intelligent, proactive care via predictive analytics. Through a blend of AI, IoT, and cloud solutions, healthcare providers can drive dramatic improvements in healthcare, leading to better outcomes, helping reduce field visits by almost 20%, and enhancing patient safety. With the increasing adoption of connected devices in modern medicine, we aim to provide real-time insight that empower healthcare providers to extend better care to patients. By arriving at predictive outcomes through patient data, we are transforming these insights into actionable strategies, redefining healthcare delivery. In a nutshell, technology is not optional anymore. It is essential to improve trust, efficiency, and excellence in healthcare.
3. Dhruvil Sanghvi, Founder & CEO of LogiNext
Just like in every other field, Artificial intelligence is creating unparalleled new opportunities for logistics and supply chain management as well.
As the Indian logistics market is projected to grow to $484 billion by 2029, AI’s integration into logistics is poised to redefine industry standards, making supply chains more agile, transparent, and resilient. Looking ahead, the use of AI in logistics is expected to continue evolving, with advancements in autonomous vehicles, predictive analytics, and real-time tracking systems. By effective use of AI, companies have addressed common supply chain bottlenecks and revolutionizing first, mid and last-mile delivery while optimizing inventory management and transparency.
By integrating AI-powered communication and automation, brands around the world have also scaled responsibly. Globally, the AI in logistics market is expected to grow from $17.96 billion in 2024 to approximately $707.75 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 44.40%. Now is the time that industry must focus on developing its distribution systems, prioritizing timely delivery, effective packaging, and logistics capacity. AI leverages vast datasets—including historical delivery patterns, consumer behavior, social media signals, local events, and weather forecasts—to predict where and when delivery demand will surge. This foresight allows companies to preposition vehicles, personnel, and inventory ahead of demand spikes, reducing response times and operating costs, and also contributes to sustainability efforts by reducing carbon footprints.
Ethics & Responsibility:
1. Rahul Jain, Head of AI Centre of Excellence, Fidelity International
“We are at the forefront of one of the biggest technological revolutions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the transformative tool that offers us the opportunity to enhance our customer experience, simplify operational processes, improve business outcomes — all while simultaneously boosting employee productivity. By adopting AI, we are not merely addressing challenges; we are turning them into opportunities. India holds a unique position in this transformation — not only due to its vast pool of skilled and trainable talent, but also because of the sheer scale of opportunity across its industries.
At Fidelity International, we are already ahead in leveraging the potential of AI to accelerate the delivery of our strategy. Our ‘Responsible AI Framework’ ensures that our use of AI is conducted in an ethical, secure, and scalable way. Our ‘AI Adoption and Success Programme’ is already paying dividends and positively impacting our client experience.”
2. Aparna Balasubramanian, Director, Software Engineering, India at GoTo
“On National Technology Day, we celebrate India’s growing leadership in science, technology, and innovation powered by a vibrant ecosystem of talent. As the pace of technological advancement accelerates, AI stands out as a powerful force reshaping how we build, operate, and scale digital systems. From smarter infrastructure to more efficient service delivery, AI is unlocking new possibilities for long-term growth.
At GoTo, we take a practical, purposeful and human-centric approach to AI—adopting it to solve real world problems. By integrating intelligent automation into our solutions, our goal is to help organizations reduce waste, improve resilience, and move toward a more sustainable future.”
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