By National Technology Day: Industry Speaks
National Technology Day: Industry Speaks:
Mr. Anku Jain, Managing Director, MediaTek India, said “India’s technology sector continues to be a strong pillar showcasing prominent and immense growth, powered by innovation in semiconductors, connectivity, and digital infrastructure. India ranks 39th in the Global Innovation Index (GII), which presents vast opportunities for developing advanced, innovative and sustainable technologies which will help drive the country’s digital vision forward. At MediaTek, we believe that fostering local R&D, strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem, and investing in skill development will be key to supporting India’s ambitions as a global innovation hub.”
Raja Mansukhani, Chief Strategy, Technology, and Transformation Officer, Comviva, said “On this National Technology Day, we celebrate India’s extraordinary journey in becoming a global hub for technological innovation. Over the past decade, the country has witnessed a surge in entrepreneurial spirit, with a thriving startup ecosystem and a bold embrace of emerging technologies such as AI/ML, Blockchain, and IoT. These advancements have firmly established India as a key player in shaping the global tech landscape. At Comviva, we believe that true innovation stems from empowered people and transformative ideas. That’s why we are deeply committed to nurturing local talent partnering with leading universities to equip the next generation with hands on experience in cutting edge technologies. By harnessing the power of AI, ML, and other next-gen tools, we are driving end-to-end digital transformation and delivering meaningful, future ready solutions to our customers across the globe. In an increasingly connected and digital first world, we remain focused on making technology more human centric, impactful, and inclusive.”
Rupesh Kumar, Co-Founder & CTO, Suhora Technologies, said “As we celebrate National Technology Day, we honor India’s remarkable journey in science and technology and its growing leadership on the global innovation map. Today, technology is no longer confined to research labs; it is permeating every aspect of our lives, from defence and national security to smart farming and sustainable cities to precision healthcare and digital finance. The space industry, particularly the downstream segment, is no exception. AI is now revolutionizing the way we process and analyze Earth observation data, making it faster, smarter, accurate and more efficient. Our platform, SPADE, is designed to harness this very potential, leveraging AI and deep learning to transform how satellite data is accessed, tasked, and analysed. As we move ahead in our tech innovation journey, we plan to introduce advanced features, including the use of Agentic AI and LLMs to automate satellite data access and processing through natural language commands, transforming workflows and accelerating real-world impact, from national security to disaster response. With India’s downstream space sector projected to reach USD 610 billion by 2031, we believe homegrown AI-driven innovations will be key to addressing such critical challenges and reinforcing the nation’s vision of technology-led inclusive growth.”
Ganesh Gopalan, Co-Founder & CEO, Gnani.ai, said “National Technology Day is a celebration of India’s relentless pursuit of innovation, and a reminder of how technology can be a force multiplier for inclusive growth. Today, breakthroughs in Voice AI, multilingual large language models (LLMs), and agentic AI are empowering enterprises to build smarter, more human-centric solutions. From revolutionizing customer support and financial services to enabling real-time healthcare assistance in regional languages, AI is reshaping how industries operate and interact. As India’s digital ecosystem accelerates, it is crucial that innovation remains responsible, ethical, and tailored to local as well as global needs. At Gnani.ai, we are proud to lead this movement through deep tech innovation, pioneering cutting-edge voice and agentic AI platforms that combine scale, speed, and contextual intelligence to power the next generation of enterprise automation.”
Nishant Patel, Co-Founder and CTO, Contentstack, said “Tech isn’t just evolving, it’s reshaping how we live, work, and connect. From AI to composable architecture, we’re at a moment where innovation meets real-world impact. At Contentstack, we’re proud to be a product built in India for the world—proof that world-class tech can rise from here and scale everywhere. On National Technology Day, we honour the spirit of innovation that put India on the global tech map and celebrate the builders shaping the future with the same ambition and resolve.”
Mr. Sriram Kannan, Founder & CEO, Routematic
Sriram Kannan, Founder & CEO, Routematic, said “National Technology Day is a celebration of India’s spirit of innovation, a force that continues to shape a more sustainable and resilient future. This year’s theme, ‘Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation,’ deeply aligns with Routematic’s mission. As we pioneer AI and data driven, eco-conscious mobility solutions, we witness every day how technology can reimagine urban transport, making it cleaner, smarter, and more efficient. At Routematic, we are proud to contribute to India’s technological evolution and remain committed to building solutions that not only move people, but also advance the nation toward a greener, more sustainable tomorrow.”
