Keshavachar: India can become a superpower in 20 years through tech sovereignty
Bhaktha Keshavachar · India's Answer To China's Control On Global Supply Chain | Bhaktha, Chara Tech · Jun 3, 2026 · at 45:44
Chara Technologies founder Bhaktha Keshavachar explains why domestic control over technological infrastructure is essential for India's geopolitical standing.
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“And I think if we get this, all these things right, ah, in the next 20 years, I think we will actually be a the quote-unquote superpower because we can exert our influence.”
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