Quotes & Comments on AI Appreciation Day

•   Raman Khanduja, CEO and Co-founder of Mintoak

“For a long time, SMEs were financially excluded not by intent but because traditional channels failed to serve them effectively. Digital payments and infrastructure laid the foundation for inclusion and started engaging them meaningfully. Now AI is set to strengthen and accelerate that progress. It allows the payments ecosystem to offer data-driven support that helps merchants run their businesses better and smarter. At Mintoak, we believe AI isn’t just about automation. Its about deeper engagement and real empowerment for the SME sector. It’s a powerful step forward in building a more inclusive and responsive financial ecosystem.”

• Prashanth G J CEO Technobind Solutions

“Artificial Intelligence has graduated from being a productivity enabler to becoming a purpose accelerator. At TechnoBind, we see AI as the compass guiding businesses from a metrics-driven mindset to a mission-driven future. Whether it’s anticipating cyber threats, enhancing healthcare outcomes, or bridging digital divides, AI is helping us align technology with human intent.”

“The real promise of AI lies not in automation alone, but in its ability to illuminate purpose, foster innovation with integrity, and drive outcomes that matter to society at large.”

• • Michael Sell, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Institutional Outreach and Business Development, GARP- “Artificial intelligence has the potential to fundamentally reshape risk management, decision-making, and operational efficiency. In India’s rapidly evolving digitized economy, AI can play a pivotal role in strengthening financial resilience. At GARP, we are dedicated to empowering risk professionals to navigate these complexities and ensure AI is used responsibly”

• Kinnari Thakker, Co-founder & CXO, MyFi

“AI represents a transformative shift from mere access to true empowerment. At MyFi we have seen how AI creates a safe and welcoming space where first-time earners feel confident to ask silly questions, explore their portfolios and make informed decisions. By simplifying jargon and offering guidance without judgment it helps users focus on what matters to them. Its strength lies in nurturing confidence and clarity at every step. Today we celebrate an intelligence that meets people where they are, aligns with their interest and helps them take action with purpose.”

• Madhav Krishna, Founder & CEO

“At Vahan.ai, we believe AI should remove barriers, not reinforce them. As India’s largest recruitment platform for blue-collar workers, our vision is to democratise job access through intelligent, inclusive technology. By enabling job discovery through a simple phone call without apps or internet, we’re using AI to employ over 40,000 people every month and make growth opportunities truly accessible. We’re now building advanced AI capabilities to support regional languages, enabling deeper access across Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. For us, AI means Accessibility and Inclusivity in action.”

• Dhruvil Sanghvi, CEO & Founder, LogiNext:

AI is revolutionizing logistics through automation, demand forecasting, route optimization, etc. With the market expected to hit $549 billion by 2033, AI is driving smarter, faster, and more resilient operations. On AI Appreciation Day, we recognize its role in transforming industries and scaling global efficiencies.

• Parag Khurana, Country Manager, Barracuda Networks:

AI is transforming productivity and creativity, but also enabling complex cyberattacks. As threats grow more adaptive and evasive, businesses must deploy robust, AI-powered security capable of detecting and neutralizing attacks hidden in content, images, or QR codes, regardless of how legitimate they appear.

• Dr. Sunil Vuppala, VP – AI Labs, Aurigo

“The true value of AI does not only lie in its novelty but also in its ability to help us tackle real-world challenges. As we advance, the conversation around AI must shift from what it can do to what it should do to make our systems and environments more trustworthy, purpose-driven, and inclusive.

What is exciting to see is how India is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation. We are not merely participants in the global AI revolution; we are actively shaping it, with the talent, responsibility, and vision to develop solutions that serve billions around the world.