Long weekend reading recommendation: I explore the policy implications of the recent Oracle layoffs: indianexpress.com/article/op…

USIBC, in partnership with Koan Advisory Group, US Dept. of State's Public Diplomacy Section, and US Commercial Service, hosted a Roundtable on Advancing Commercial Leadership in Secure & Trusted Subsea Cable Networks. Under Secretary of State Sarah Rogers graced the proceedings, alongside representatives from the Australian, Singaporean & New Zealand High Commissions in New Delhi. Key discussions centered on: - Industry's role in strategic subsea cable O&M - Indo-Pacific as a rising hub for digital trade - Hyperscaler data centres & the global AI wave - Regulatory frameworks & QUAD infrastructure collaboration - Specialized ships for subsea cable deployment & maintenance Industry voices included @tata_comm, @ATT, @Meta, @ViaviSolutions, @AristaNetworks, @airtelindia, @LightstormGroup, @ConnectBIF Special thanks to Syeda Borchmeyer & Aamod Omprakash for joining, and to Rajinder Chopra, Chhaya Sharma & Suhail Ahmed for facilitating. @SharanVivan @DeepPal_ @ExportGov @USAmbKeshap @earth2miller @Usibc_md @sameerguduru @YaminiJindal #DigitalInfrastructure #TechDiplomacy

I write about the implications of the Xi-Trump meetings for India’s economic strategy, in today’s Mint.

Our latest report on a BIS standard that will change the silver market in India. Do read 🙏 Link: koanadvisory.com/storage/202…

New report: koanadvisory.com/storage/202…

I'm associated with the Esya Centre and this is a fascinating opportunity for those in. their mid-20s to learn some serious things around policy. Policy Agora is an 8-week, immersive programme designed for high-potential graduate students and early-career professionals seeking to build impactful careers in public policy. The fellowship focuses on developing practical skills and real-world policy experience, while complementing participants’ ongoing academic commitments. The 2025 Policy Agora cohort has validated our approach. Participants have secured positions at leading policy organisations, demonstrating that our focus on applied skills and practical experience addresses a real gap in professional development. We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity within your network, particularly with individuals who demonstrate strong interest and potential in public policy and related fields. @esyacentre @orfonline appliedpolicyfellowship.com/

Latest oped. On the recent labour protests in India.

USIBC partnered with the Koan Advisory Group to discuss timely and critical current global developments and geopolitical, and its impact and opportunity for India. The discussion brought together 50 experts from government, industry and civil society to examine and deliberate on geopolitical choices countries have to make to navigate supply chain challenges, engagement with great powers, as well as opportunities and threats such as market access, investment screening, and supply chain sovereignty. Thank you to KAG and the participants for generating this important thought leadership. @USAmbKeshap @earth2miller @Usibc_md @adityakaushik00 @sameerguduru @YaminiJindal @SharanVivan #USIndia #TradePolicy #Geopolitics #WTO

After a successful 2025 cohort, @orfonline and @esyacentre are back with #PolicyAgora 2026, a policy program for dynamic young minds across India. Come to New Delhi, learn from experts, gain real exposure and test your policy ideas. Built for India’s next gen! APPLY👇🏽appliedpolicyfellowship.com

Your genes will remember, even if you forget. bbc.com/news/articles/cn0ky1…

We're all set for the 5th Merchants' Day Conference! We're bringing together a diverse line-up of leaders from policy, payments, technology, and cybersecurity who are shaping the future of agentic commerce. We look forward to welcoming you tomorrow in Mumbai. #MerchantsDay

Latest oped...Do read 🙏 theprint.in/opinion/war-in-w…

'War in West Asia shows India must rethink tech sovereignty' @SharanVivan and Ajai Garg, technology policy experts associated with Koan Advisory, write #ThePrintOpinion This article is part of ThePrint-Koan Advisory series on emerging policies and laws in India’s tech sector. theprint.in/opinion/war-in-w…

Latest op-ed.. On AI firm Anthropic’s dispute with the Pentagon, along with implications for India. This was originally published in the Mint and is the first feature on our new ‘Medium’ page. Please follow us for more regular updates. Happy Holi! medium.com/koan-advisory/ai-…

As the dust from the AI Impact Summit settles, here is our take on the three tests that will determine the pace and pattern of AI diffusion in India:

Fascinating conversation hosted by @SharanVivan with @nikesharora and Melanie Dawes of @Ofcom on the sidelines of the AI Summit with @TheDailyPioneer as media partner

What a terrific discussion and talking about not just present but future @SharanVivan @nikesharora

Going to be the best in the week

The focus of this session is on TRUST, for this is the crucial element for all our future endeavours. I look forward to a very stimulating discussion