EP-228 | India-Canada Spat, Biden Vs Trump, Future of AI & Tesla in India | John Chambers & Dr. Aghi
Description
John Chambers is the Chairman of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and the former CEO of Cisco. Under his leadership, Cisco became one of the world’s largest and most successful technology companies.
Dr. Mukesh Aghi is the President and CEO of USISPF. He works closely with business and government leaders in both the U.S. and India to promote trade and strengthen ties between the two nations.
In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, the guests discuss the evolution of India-U.S. relations over the past 15 years. John Chambers expresses strong confidence in India, saying that this decade and century belong to New Delhi. Dr. Mukesh Aghi shares a similar view, noting that the ties between India and the U.S. are on an upward trajectory, unaffected by changes in political leadership.
They also address the recent tensions between India and Canada over the Khalistan issue and its potential impact on businesses and students. Both guests praise Prime Minister Modi for fostering an environment in which entrepreneurship and startups have flourished in the past decade.
00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - India’s Century
03:49 - India: Then vs. Now
04:55 - India-Canada Spat
10:00 - U.S. Presidential Election
12:08 - India vs. China Economy
14:10 - India: A Tough Negotiator
16:54 - The Future of AI
20:15 - U.S.-China Tensions
22:30 - Middle East Conflict
25:00 - Tariffs & Migration in the USA
29:34 - India’s Chip Ambitions
33:34 - Business Prospects in India
37:31 - Indian vs. U.S. Investors
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