India’s $283 billion IT industry is in the middle of a perfect storm: AI is rewriting old playbooks, GCCs are pulling away top talent, and clients are tightening budgets.

But this isn’t the first time the sector has had to recalibrate.

In the latest episode of 90,000 Hours, we explore what’s next for Indian IT with:

• Krishnakumar Natarajan – Co-founder of Mindtree, Managing Partner at Mela Ventures
• Aakash Dharmadhikari – Co-founder of Realfast, an AI-first IT services firm
• Nitish Mittal – Partner, Technology at Everest Group
• Abhijit Bhaduri – Talent expert and former Chief Learning Officer at Wipro
• Vikram Ahuja – Co-founder of ANSR and CEO of Talent 500

Plus, insights from hundreds of IT professionals who shared their experiences in our exclusive survey.

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Check out this episode of Two By Two, where my colleagues Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan talk about the impact of the GCC boom on India's IT sector.

For decades, studying in the US was seen as a golden ticket: a degree that promised not just world-class education, but a clear path to jobs, visas, and a better life abroad.

But in 2025, that promise looks very different. We surveyed 50 Indian students and recent graduates in the US. Almost half told us they’ve either already moved back to India or are planning to.

In this episode of 90,000 Hours, we follow the journeys of Indian students who chased the American dream and discovered the reality was far more complicated. From shrinking job markets and tougher visa lotteries to the hard decision of whether to stay or return home.

The American Dream isn’t gone. But for Indian students, it has shifted from a one-way ticket to something far less certain.

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What happens when AI at work isn't optional anymore?

Across the board, companies are investing in AI tools for their teams. But with that access comes a new kind of pressure to work smarter, move faster, and think more creatively.

So what does that actually look like in practice? And how does it feel on the ground?

In the latest episode of 90,000 Hours, Razorpay CEO Harshil Mathur, The Ken's Deputy Editor Arundhati Ramanathan, and others break it down.

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