National Technology Day 2025: Industry Experts on Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation

Vineet Dhawan

CEO at DCT Inc. & dcafé digital Inc

Digital Convergence Technologies

Innovation today must deliver more than just driving progress. As digital transformation reshapes the rules for how industries operate, incorporating sustainable practices into our technology system is no longer optional. AI-led automation and scalable digital solutions are enabling companies to shift towards eco-conscious growth and long-term impact.

While we have managed to improve cloud optimisation or develop next-gen video technologies, innovation must now deliver beyond performance and address both environmental and societal value.

Dhruvil Sanghvi

CEO & Founder

LogiNext

The logistics sector plays a crucial role in India's economy, contributing approximately 14% to the nation's GDP. and 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 revolutionized first-, mid-, and last-mile delivery while optimizing inventory management and transparency.

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 contributing to sustainability efforts by reducing carbon footprints.

Vivek Mehra

Chief Technology Officer & Co- Founder

Onlygood.ai

This National Technology Day, 2025, ‘Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation,' is a core theme. Innovation is no longer merely about applying new ideas for corporate gain, but just as much about our environment, our community and the upliftment of human capital. As technologists, it's our responsibility to ensure that our innovations are ethical, inclusive, and sustainable. The future will not be shaped by accelerated systems or clever machines, but by the way those tools enrich lives and protect our world. Let's pledge today to commit to creating technologies that don't merely transform the world, but positively make it better—fairly, responsibly, and for the long run.

Rohit Pandharkar

Partner Technology Consulting

EY India

Agentic AI is faster and bigger than any other S curves in the past. It will add armies of not just frontline and backoffice AI employees (worker agents) to the business but also pseudo managerial employees (master agents) that will supervise vast operations like loan EMI collections for a bank, car test drive bookings for a manufacturer or rescheduling calls at an airline, etc. As we embrace Agentic AI, we all should resolve to learn how to be more human in the age of AI and focus on the visionary picture and complex multi-domain work for humans and leave the drudgery and clockwork operations to low-cost AI agents. Hence upskilling for leveraging AI use and developing analytical thinking and language skills will be of paramount important for every individual.

Dr. Badri Gomatam

Group Chief Technology Officer

Sterlite Technologies Limited

At STL, innovation transcends technology. We offer end-to-end, advanced connectivity solutions for digital infrastructure to build AI-ready, Rural, FTTx, Enterprise and Data Centre networks. Harnessing the power of our indigenously developed Multi-Core Fibre (MCF), which enables data transmission across multiple cores within a single fibre, we have saved physical space and infrastructure costs while exponentially increasing network capacity. In partnership with C-DOT, we’ve strengthened public-private collaboration and successfully demonstrated India’s first Quantum Key Distribution over a 100+ km MCF network. This breakthrough positions India at the forefront of quantum-secured communication, laying a robust and indigenous foundation for the AI-led era. We’re creating a future where innovation drives progress, ensuring tomorrow’s networks are strong, flexible, and ready for whatever comes next.

Dhruvil Sanghvi

Founder & CEO

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.

Niraj Kumar

CTO

Onix

At Onix, we see technology as more than just a tool, it's a powerful driver of progress. On National Technology Day, we celebrate the visionaries and change makers who are building a smarter, more connected world. From cloud, data, and AI-driven solutions to software solutions, we're proud to be at the forefront of innovation across multiple industries. India’s tech journey is inspiring, from modest beginnings to becoming a global leader, and the future looks even more exciting, with game changing technologies like Generative AI set to transform how we live and work.

The rise of SaaS has made cutting-edge tech more accessible than ever, helping businesses of all sizes stay ahead. As we move forward, our focus at Onix remains clear, to innovate responsibly, protect what matters, and collaborate to shape a digital future that empowers every Indian.

Parag Khurana

Country Manager (India)

Barracuda Networks

National Technology Day is a moment to reflect on how far India has come in its digital journey, and what’s needed to protect that progress. With the rise of cloud adoption, remote work, and digital services across sectors, cybersecurity has become a critical part of the conversation. It’s not always the most visible part of innovation, but it’s just as important. This includes securing commonly targeted entry points like email, which remains a leading vector for phishing and ransomware attacks. Without proper protection and threat detection in place, organisations risk business disruption, data loss, application and software vulnerabilities, and financial impact. Organisations should also avoid a ‘set and forget’ approach to security because threats are evolving constantly.

At Barracuda, we’re proud to contribute to India’s digital and cybersecurity landscape not just as a trusted security provider, but through our strong engineering presence in Bangalore and our work with local partners. Our commitment to supporting Indian organisations with solutions that are backed by our integrated platform, 24/7 threat detection, and focus on building long-term cyber resilience is a part of our broader mission of helping businesses stay protected and ready for whatever comes next.

Vishal Salvi

CEO

Quick Heal Technologies Limited

As India’s technological progress accelerates—from AI to digital public infrastructure—it brings immense opportunity, but also greater exposure to evolving cyber risks. Technology is both a boon and a potential bane. That’s why the need for strong, responsible cybersecurity has never been more urgent.

At Quick Heal Technologies Limited, rooted in innovation, we proudly embody the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision as a Make in India brand, delivering globally competitive cybersecurity solutions. At the core of our product suite lies GoDeep.AI—our patented AI-powered detection and hunting technology—delivering real-time, adaptive protection. With the launch of SIA, our GenAI-powered virtual cybersecurity analyst equipped with advanced agentic AI capabilities, we’re democratising enterprise-grade security by empowering security teams to scale effortlessly and respond faster. On the consumer front, AntiFraud.AI—India’s first fraud prevention solution—is helping fight the rising tide of real-world scams impacting even the most tech-aware users.

With one of the most advanced and purpose-built tech stacks in the industry, we’re ensuring our customers partake into the real essence of technology while staying a step ahead of threats—every single day.

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.