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June 29 Building the Infrastructure and Digital Sovereignty Foundation for Scaling Enterprise AI
“AI has to run where your applications are running and where your data resides." In this episode of Mint Techcetra, Nelson John speaks with Ravi Jain, Vice President, Systems and Cloud Sales, IBM India & South Asia, about what it takes to operationalise AI across large enterprises.
The conversation looks at how hybrid cloud environments, data accessibility and governance frameworks are influencing AI deployment strategies. It also explores the growing importance of digital sovereignty and infrastructure portability, particularly as organisations look to deploy AI across complex regulatory and business environments. As AI becomes more deeply integrated into enterprise operations, the discussion highlights that long-term success depends on the right architecture, access to trusted data, and the ability to embed AI into core business processes as much as it depends on the technology itself.

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26 min
June 27 Beyond ChatGPT: How AI Agents Are Changing Enterprise Logistics | Salesforce | Techcetra Episode 5
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As businesses race to adopt Agentic AI, one question remains: how do you move beyond experiments and create real business value?
In this episode of Techcetra, Mint's technology podcast in partnership with Salesforce, we speak to Sandeep Dewangan, President & Group CIO, Safexpress, about how one of India's largest logistics companies is embedding AI into its core operations.
From route optimisation and warehouse intelligence to enterprise data lakes and AI copilots, Sandeep explains why successful AI adoption isn't about flashy demos—it's about solving fundamental business problems at scale.
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17 min
June 19 Agentic AI in the Enterprise: Why Businesses Can’t Afford to Wait | Mint Techcetra
Artificial intelligence is no longer just an experiment for enterprises.
In this special episode of Techcetra, in partnership with @salesforce , we decode how businesses are moving beyond AI pilots and embracing production-grade, enterprise AI.
Recorded on the sidelines of the Agentforce World Tour India, host Leslie D'Monte speaks with Arun Kumar Parameswaran, EVP & MD, Salesforce South Asia, and Mankiran Chowhan, Managing Director, Salesforce India, about the biggest mindset shifts among Indian businesses, the rise of agentic AI, and why trust, governance and measurable ROI matter more than ever.
Watch the latest episode of Techcetra, in partnership with Salesforce.
#Techcetra #Salesforce #Agentforce #AgenticAI #EnterpriseAI #FutureOfWork #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation

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21 min
June 19 Agentic AI in the Enterprise: Why Businesses Can’t Afford to Wait | Mint Techcetra
Artificial intelligence is no longer just an experiment for enterprises.
In this special episode of Techcetra, in partnership with @salesforce , we decode how businesses are moving beyond AI pilots and embracing production-grade, enterprise AI.
Recorded on the sidelines of the Agentforce World Tour India, host Leslie D'Monte speaks with Arun Kumar Parameswaran, EVP & MD, Salesforce South Asia, and Mankiran Chowhan, Managing Director, Salesforce India, about the biggest mindset shifts among Indian businesses, the rise of agentic AI, and why trust, governance and measurable ROI matter more than ever.
Watch the latest episode of Techcetra, in partnership with Salesforce.
#Techcetra #Salesforce #Agentforce #AgenticAI #EnterpriseAI #FutureOfWork #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation

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21 min
June 19 Building India's AI-Ready Enterprises: The Data Strategy Behind Scalable AI | @IBM
"The real challenge is converting enterprise data into real-time, accurate, meaningful context" In this episode of Mint Techcetra, Nelson John speaks with Sriram Raghavan, General Manager, IBM Software, India, and Software Innovation Lab, about how agentic AI is driving the next major evolution in enterprise data management.
From data silos and real-time context to hybrid architectures and governance, the discussion examines what organisations need to do to build AI-ready data foundations. The conversation also explores the expanding definition of digital sovereignty and why openness, flexibility, and control are becoming key considerations as enterprises modernise their data and AI environments.

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38 min
June 15 How under Tatas, Air India leapfrogged, built tech stack from scratch | Mint Techcetra
Artificial Intelligence is evolving faster than ever — and Agentic AI could completely redefine how businesses operate, how people work, and even whether traditional degrees remain relevant.In this special Techcetra episode in partnership with @salesforce , Leslie D'Monte, Consulting Editor at Mint speaks with Murali Karthik, VP & Head of Enterprise Digital & Technology at Air India.

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16 min
June 15 Time of Massive Change, AI is now a rocketship: Salesforce's Arundhati Bhattacharya | Mint Techcetra
Artificial Intelligence is evolving faster than ever — and Agentic AI could completely redefine how businesses operate, how people work, and even whether traditional degrees remain relevant. In this special Techcetra episode in partnership with Salesforce, Leslie D'Monte, Consulting Editor at Mint speaks with Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO, Salesforce South Asia.

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22 min
June 08 The Rise Of Agentic AI: Salesforce’s Vala Afshar On Jobs & Digital Labour | Mint Techcetra
Artificial Intelligence is evolving faster than ever — and Agentic AI could completely redefine how businesses operate, how people work, and even whether traditional degrees remain relevant.
In this special Techcetra episode in partnership with Salesforce, Mint’s Abhishek Singh speaks with Vala Afshar, Chief Digital Evangelist at Salesforce, about the rise of AI agents, digital labour, autonomous businesses, and the future of jobs in the AI era.
From generative AI to agentic AI, this conversation explores:
• Will AI replace jobs or create new ones?
• Why universities must adapt faster
• The rise of digital labour and AI teammates
• How Salesforce is deploying AI agents at scale
• Why businesses need an “AI-first” strategy
• The future of autonomous vehicles, robotics & physical AI
• AI hallucinations, trust layers & enterprise safeguards
• Why optimism matters in the AI revolution
Vala Afshar also explains how Agentic AI differs from Generative AI, why reskilling will define the next decade, and why companies that fail to adopt AI risk being left behind.
Featuring insights on Salesforce Agentforce, AI transformation, workforce disruption, autonomous systems, digital twins, robotics, and the next wave of enterprise AI innovation.
#AI #AgenticAI #Salesforce #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #Techcetra #Mint #GenerativeAI #DigitalLabour #Automation #ValaAfshar #AIJobs #AutonomousAI #Agentforce #FutureTech

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39 min
March 30 The New Digital Sovereignty Playbook for Scaling AI
We live in a world where data moves faster than borders, but the real question is no longer just who owns the data; it’s who controls the future built on it. In this episode of Mint Techcetra, host Nelson John is joined by Gaurav Agarwal, Vice President, Technology at IBM India & South Asia, to unpack why digital sovereignty has evolved from a regulatory checkbox into a strategic business advantage. From the rise of AI and agentic systems to the growing importance of hybrid cloud, this conversation explores how enterprises can maintain control over their data, infrastructure, and decision-making while continuing to innovate at scale. The episode breaks down the difference between data residency and true sovereignty, the role of AI governance in building trust, and how leaders can rethink their approach to stay competitive in a rapidly transforming digital economy. The key takeaway: digital sovereignty isn’t about building walls, it’s about building confidence to innovate, scale, and lead in a data-driven world.

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28 min
March 27 Are Indian IT Firms Ready for the AI Era?

India is stepping into its biggest tech transformation yet. From powerful conversations at the Indian Impact Summit to insights from leading voices in AI, this episode explores how India is positioning itself in the global Artificial Intelligence race. We break down the surge in AI investments, the growing role of big players like Reliance and Adani, and what global giants like Qualcomm Ventures see in India’s tech future.
But the big question remains are Indian IT firms like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro ready for the AI era? Is India moving beyond its traditional outsourcing model toward true AI innovation and deep-tech leadership? This episode dives into the future of Indian IT, AI startups, enterprise tech, policy shifts, and the billion-dollar race shaping India’s digital economy.
If you're curious about Artificial Intelligence in India, the future of Indian IT companies, AI investments, and India’s place in the global AI revolution this conversation gives you clarity, context, and the bigger picture.

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38 min

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The Mint Techcetra podcast is your navigator into the mesmerizing maze that is technology today. From decoding technologies, policies, enterprises, and legal decisions to sci-fi and pop culture, this podcast will cover it all. Every week hosts - Leslie D'Monte, Shouvik Das and Deepti Ahuja - will talk about important developments in tech and how they transform our lives, work and play as we know it.