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India's IT sector has historically left a profound imprint on global digital development—every third line of code is said to be written by an Indian, according to widespread belief. Yet, he warns that simply borrowing external intelligence ("imported superpowers") is costly and inefficient. Instead, the country must harness its unique experiences, sensibilities, and data to build indigenous solutions.
He likens reliance on external intelligence to a country with abundant fuel neglecting its refining capabilities, hinting that India should instead refine and harness its own technological and data resources to fuel its growth.