Nikhil Malhotra

futurist, TEDx speaker,WEF fellow , Creator of Makers Lab, creator of BHAML , A.I. and Quantum researcher; Doting father and a dog lover, Tweets are personal

[Nikhil Malhotra @nickmalhotra]

A new frontier . After launching #projectindus we now launch Indus Terra grounded on education , piloted by school kids with our partners @nvidia and @awscloud

[Tech Mahindra @tech_mahindra]

Advancing India's indigenous #AI journey, Tech Mahindra has soft launched Indus Terra, our foundational LLM for education from Grades 2 to 12. Designed to make learning more accessible in Indian languages, Indus Terra marks an important milestone in our AI journey as we celebrate 40 years of Tech Mahindra.

The launch brought together our partners, educators, and students to explore how AI can make a meaningful difference in the classroom.

The proceedings kicked off with an address by Nikhil Malhotra, followed by insightful keynotes from our partners Ankush Sabharwal, Biswajit Das, and Kumar Nilesh. A thought-provoking panel discussion, moderated by Chetan Shethi and featuring perspectives from CoRover, NVIDIA, Dr. Mohit Dubey and Saurabh Jha, further explored the possibilities shaping India's AI journey.

One of the most defining moments was seeing students from our pilot schools put Indus Terra to the test live on stage. They challenged the platform with questions that tested its capabilities, including security and governance. The students brought their curiosity and tough questions, and Indus Terra rose to the challenge, demonstrating its potential as an AI powered learning companion for Bharat.

As we mark four decades of Tech Mahindra, Indus Terra represents a step forward in our commitment to building technologies that are rooted in inclusivity and designed for a limitless future.

#ScaleAtSpeed #TechMahindra40 #AIforBharat #IndusTerra #IndigenousAI #FoundationalLLM #BharatAI

[Tech Mahindra @tech_mahindra]

Every story begins with curiosity.
Every breakthrough begins with the courage to try.
And every idea has the power to create an impact beyond itself.

For 40 years, associates, partners, customers and friends have each added a chapter to the @tech_mahindra journey, shaping it through curiosity, collaboration, courage and transformation.

As we celebrate #TechM40, we’re celebrating the stories that brought us here.

In this episode, @nickmalhotra, our Chief Innovation Officer & Global Head-AI, looks back at nearly two decades of his journey with Tech Mahindra, from pioneering research and building #MakersLab to exploring ideas that challenged the conventional and turned curiosity into action. From a bike that refused to stand on its own to innovations born during the COVID-19 crisis, his story is a reminder that innovation often begins with a simple question: “Why not try?”

And perhaps most importantly, it is a story of how curiosity, courage and the freedom to experiment can create an impact that reaches far beyond the idea itself.

As we turn the page on 40 remarkable years, we invite you to hear the stories behind the journey.

#ScaleAtSpeed #IamTechM #TechM40 #AscendingForce

[Tech Mahindra @tech_mahindra]

Purpose has always been the strongest force behind meaningful innovation. As Tech Mahindra celebrates 12 years of #MakersLab, @mohitjoshi74, our CEO & MD, reflects on how a culture of #curiosity has evolved into an engine for real-world impact.

From solving complex business challenges to advancing #AI, digital experiences, and emerging technologies, Makers Lab continues to demonstrate how research becomes relevant when it is connected to outcomes that matter.

This milestone is not just a celebration of what has been built, but of the purpose that continues to guide what comes next for Bharat and for the world.

12 years of purpose. 12 years of possibilities. The next chapter is only beginning.

Know More: https://t.co/z6LdzGXmYO

#ScaleAtSpeed #MakersLabTurns12 #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #AIForBharat #QuantumComputing @nickmalhotra

[Vrinda Pisharody @vrindapisharody]

Welcome to the teens, @nickmalhotra & your tribe @tech_mahindra 😍

Love the philosophy of seeing failure as feedback, not a setback. Have seen you embrace, encourage & empower diverse talent, giving them wings to fly.

Makers Lab - keep innovating, keep soaring!
@mohitjoshi74

[Tech Mahindra @tech_mahindra]

As Makers Lab marks 12 years of innovation, Nikhil Malhotra, Chief Innovation Officer, Tech Mahindra, reflects on a journey fueled by curiosity, experimentation, and breakthrough thinking.

What began in a converted wet kitchen in Pune has grown into @tech_mahindra's #innovation and R&D powerhouse, driving advancements in #AI, Quantum Computing, and emerging technologies while transforming bold ideas into real-world impact.

For over a decade, #MakersLab has championed a culture of exploration, where challenges inspire innovation and every setback becomes an opportunity to learn, adapt, and innovate further.

12 years of innovation. Countless breakthroughs. Infinite possibilities ahead.

Know more: https://t.co/z6LdzGXmYO

#ScaleAtSpeed #MakersLabTurns12 #12YearsOfInnovation #QuantumComputing #EmergingTechnologies

[Nikhil Malhotra @nickmalhotra]

Human ingenuity for the last 12 years. It was always an idea where ideas take shape. We today are a team which shares this success with all impacted by the lab. My salute to leaders for guiding us and colleagues who have supported the lab.

[Tech Mahindra @tech_mahindra]

12 years ago, we started with a simple belief: the future belongs to those who dare to imagine it.

Since then, Tech Mahindra #MakersLab has been a space where curiosity meets technology, ideas meet experimentation, and imagination meets real world impact.

From #AI and #robotics to #quantum computing, immersive technologies and language models, Makers Lab has continuously explored what’s next, while keeping one question at the heart of innovation: How can technology create a better future?

Today, as we celebrate 12 years of Makers Lab, we celebrate more than milestones. We celebrate the innovators, researchers, academia, startups and partners who have dared to experiment, challenge the conventional and create what once seemed impossible.

Here’s to 12 years of curiosity. 12 years of experimentation. 12 years of making what’s next, possible.

And the best part? We’re just getting started.

#ScaleAtSpeed #TechMahindra #12YearsOfInnovation #Innovation

[BAPS Swaminarayan Research @bapsresearch]

𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗺 & 𝗔𝗜: Interdisciplinary roundtable discussions exploring Hindu thought and the design, use, and governance of intelligent systems.

📅 17 September 2026
📍 @Cambridge_Uni
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#Hinduism #AI #AIGovernance

[Tech Mahindra @tech_mahindra]

AI is redefining how the world builds, scales and transforms, with India at the forefront of this shift.

We’re delighted to share that @tech_mahindra's #MakersLab has been recognised in @MITSMRIndia's AI20, spotlighting our leadership in building and scaling #AI for real-world impact.

We are advancing sovereign and inclusive AI with initiatives like #ProjectIndus, enabling access across India’s rich linguistic diversity and driving enterprise adoption at scale in line with the country’s evolving AI ambitions.

Read more: https://t.co/7XlHUMaApB

#ScaleAtSpeed #AI20 #AIRF #MITSMRIndia @MahindraRise @anandmahindra @anishshah21 @mohitjoshi74 @nickmalhotra

[Nikhil Malhotra @nickmalhotra]

@Vic_Vij @anandmahindra @tech_mahindra Agreed Vijay ji that’s why we did not hurry up in making this . We realized India’s linguistic diversity goes far beyond mother tongues . It’s the way human thoughts convert to action in your own local dialects . Project Indus has that data collected for Hindi and 37+ dialects

[Nikhil Malhotra @nickmalhotra]

@mohitjoshi74 @anandmahindra @tech_mahindra Thank you @mohitjoshi74 and @anandmahindra for your faith and trust in the team . We are committed to rise with speed and at scale and we are aware that we need others to rise with us as well

[Nikhil Malhotra @nickmalhotra]

@Vic_Vij @anandmahindra @tech_mahindra Yes it does but with Hindi and dialects as written in the post . And Orion and Indus are two separate projects while Indus is a LLm Orion is an agentic AI enterprise

[Mohit Joshi @mohitjoshi74]

Thank you @anandmahindra for your belief and support in what we're building at @tech_mahindra. Project Indus and Orion are just the beginning of Sovereign AI at scale - rooted in India and built for the world.

Proud of the team, @nickmalhotra.
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#ScaleAtSpeed

[anand mahindra @anandmahindra]

India’s AI strategy must rest on two pillars: building sovereign models tailored to our needs, and deploying them at scale for a billion people.

Which is why I was so pleased to see @Tech_Mahindra recognised by MIT Sloan in its AI20 list of Indian organisations distinguished for technical differentiation, funding momentum and market impact.

What stands out to me is that TechM is pursuing both pillars simultaneously.

Project Indus, its 8-billion-parameter Indic language foundation model backed by the IndiaAI Mission, is focused on creating AI rooted in India’s linguistic diversity. Orion, its agentic AI platform, is about applying AI at scale across enterprises and public systems.

And this recognition is not occurring in isolation. Gartner has named TechM an Emerging Leader in Generative AI Consulting and Implementation Services. The WEF selected it for the MINDS cohort advancing linguistic and digital equity through AI. And the Government of India chose it as the only large IT services company among eight organisations tasked with building sovereign foundational AI models.

One line in the MIT Sloan report particularly resonated with me: meaningful AI innovation does not come only from startups.

At this stage of the AI revolution, scale itself becomes a strategic advantage. Distribution, domain expertise and the ability to deploy rapidly across real-world systems matter…

Or, as TechM puts it: “Scale at Speed.”

https://t.co/sMEj1SHuXJ

@nickmalhotra @mohitjoshi74

[Vrinda Pisharody @vrindapisharody]

Now THAT's a cool listing @nickmalhotra.. the eternal challenger! So proud of you and the innovation team at #MakersLab

@MITSMRIndia lists @tech_mahindra among the top 20 organisations making an impact on billions with #AI

https://t.co/Hsgz2wGKxN

@anandmahindra

[Tech Mahindra @tech_mahindra]

✨ A Powerful Exchange of Ideas at the Exclusive Executive Forum ✨

Tech Mahindra, in partnership with AMD, successfully hosted an #ExclusiveExecutiveForum centered on AI at the Core: Redefining the Future of Financial Services. The evening brought together an esteemed group of senior BFSI leaders, #technologists, and #innovators for meaningful conversations on #scalingAI with purpose.

From trust‑first AI adoption and governance to moving beyond pilots and building production‑grade, future‑ready architectures, the discussions offered practical insights and real‑world perspectives on operationalizing #AI securely and responsibly across the #BFSI ecosystem.

We extend our sincere thanks to our panellists, speakers, partners, and participants for making this a truly engaging and impactful dialogue. Together, we continue to shape the future of AI‑led #enterprisetransformation.

Swipe through the event glimpses capturing moments from this engaging exchange.

Know more about our #BFSI services and offerings: https://t.co/CW62T2CKy6

#ScaleAtSpeed #AIinBFSI #ResponsibleAI #FutureOfFinance #AIDeliveredRight

[Tech Mahindra @tech_mahindra]

It was a pleasure to host delegates from the Canadian High Commission, Mumbai at our Pune Hinjewadi campus, with Nikhil Malhotra, Chief Innovation Officer & Global Head of AI and Emerging Technologies, Debabrata Das, Group Delivery Head – Canada, Sayan Majumdar, Group Customer Delivery Head (North America Comms), and other Tech Mahindra leaders engaging in discussions on strengthening Indo–Canadaian collaboration across technology, talent, and #innovation.

We thank, Jeff David, Andrew Maharaj, Simonil Bamji, Vanessa Pukal, David Lepage for the insightful conversations. Thanks to Elaine D'Souza CITP® FIBP® for helping arrange this visit. Dialogues covered priorities around responsible innovation, long-term India–Canada partnerships, the ongoing trade agreement, #AI and high-tech talent mobility, and opportunities to extend TechM’s sovereign #LLM capabilities in Canada.

A key highlight was the visit to our #MakersLab and the recently launched Communications Experience Center, showcasing how we translate advanced research into real-world impact.

We look forward to deepening this engagement and building future-ready collaborations anchored in trusted technology and shared growth.

#ScaleAtSpeed #SovereignAI #IndiaCanada #MakersLab

[Nikhil Malhotra @nickmalhotra]

@HarshTiwar10933 @tech_mahindra You are right hence the philosophy now should be objective . Despite all claims LLMs still play a role in the form of DSLM or agentic so while the hype curve shows them in trough of disillusionment they will continue to play a part. The architecture is bound to change though

[Nikhil Malhotra @nickmalhotra]

@HarshTiwar10933 @tech_mahindra It’s already done and more is underway . See project Indus from Techmahindra pie sovereign LLM built for India two years back and being the only IT services company doing it from grounds up tells you our story .

[Tech Mahindra @tech_mahindra]

Breaking: #SovereignAI is on the rise.

New regulations, geopolitical changes, and the downsides of relying on externalized #AI models mean one thing: Enterprises can no longer treat control over their AI as optional.

If AI models help make compliance or strategic decisions, the organization using them must be the one governing it.

In this edition of S/N: All Signal. No Noise., Sham Arora, Amol Phadke, and @nickmalhotra weigh in.

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#ScaleAtSpeed #ThoughtLeadership #Newsletter

[Ministry of Electronics & IT @GoI_MeitY]

The India AI Impact Summit is more than a tech event — it’s a national shift.

From a 100K GPU pool to Indian foundation models and AI across banking, healthcare, manufacturing, and governance — India is building AI at production scale.

#IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 #DigitalIndia