CyberMedia Awards Night 2026: India must build the next disruption, not chase the last one

India's ambition to become a global technology leader will depend on deeper investments in research, stronger private-sector participation, and the confidence to create the next wave of disruption rather than replicate existing innovations, said Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Member, NITI Aayog. India's innovation journey needs a stronger research foundation As India enters an era shaped by artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and deep-tech innovation, the country's long-term competitiveness