India's AI Ambitions Hindered by 'Jugaad' Culture, Warns Zerodha Chief

In a candid analysis of India's artificial intelligence landscape, Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath highlights how the nation's 'Jugaad' (quick-fix) mindset is holding it back in the global AI race against China. As Chinese AI achievements like DeepSeek make headlines, Kamath emphasizes that India's tendency toward temporary solutions rather than long-term strategic development is proving detrimental. The fintech leader argues that to compete globally, India must prioritize building robust research infrastructure and move beyond short-term problem-solving approaches.

Source: Business Today