Meet the jury judging India’s most impactful AI innovations at TOI’s AI Quotient Awards
Times of India’s AI Quotient Awards, to be held in Mumbai on September 10, will celebrate enterprises, startups and leaders at the forefront of India’s AI transformation. Recognising those who are moving beyond experimentation to turn AI into measurable, real-world impact, the awards spotlight innovation across generative AI, intelligent automation, predictive analytics, secure data governance and specialised industry solutions. From pioneering use cases to scalable, future-ready operations, the AI Quotient Awards honour the people and organisations shaping what comes next in the AI ecosystem.Meet the JuryTo identify the organisations, innovators and leaders making a meaningful impact with AI, the AI Quotient Awards bring together a distinguished jury with expertise spanning technology, policy, investment, digital transformation and emerging technologies.Harish S. Mehta – Co-founder & First Chairman, NASSCOMA pioneer of India’s technology revolution, Harish S. Mehta co-founded NASSCOM in 1988 and served as its first elected Chairman. The award-winning author of The Maverick Effect, he continues to champion ethical AI, human-machine collaboration and responsible innovation.
AI Quotient Awards: Meet the distinguished jury
Neeraj K. Gupta – Former Secretary, Ministry of Finance (DIPAM)A veteran IAS officer with over four decades of experience in public policy, financial regulation and digital transformation, Neeraj K. Gupta has played a key role in India’s digital and cashless economy. His expertise in governance and regulatory frameworks brings a critical public-policy perspective to the jury.Amit Khanna – Partner & Lead – Digital & AI, Grant Thornton BharatWith over 27 years of global experience, Amit Khanna is a digital transformation and AI leader specialising in advanced analytics, customer transformation and enterprise-scale technology strategies. A recognised innovator and patent holder, he has also contributed to India’s AI ecosystem through NASSCOM.Anant Vidur Puri – Partner, Bessemer Venture PartnersBased in Bengaluru, Anant Vidur Puri focuses on high-potential opportunities across internet marketplaces and India’s SaaS ecosystem. With a background spanning technology, consulting and venture capital, he brings an investor’s perspective on innovation, scalability and emerging technology businesses.Sridhar CV – Mission Director, Amaravati Quantum ValleyA technology strategist with more than 25 years of experience at TCS, Sridhar CV leads the AP State Quantum Mission and has spearheaded initiatives spanning quantum technology and emerging tech. His experience in AI, IoT, cybersecurity and quantum computing brings a deep emerging-technology perspective to the jury.Mayank – Founder & CEO, AdrosonicMayank believes AI’s greatest value lies in amplifying human intelligence and delivering measurable business outcomes. His focus on responsible adoption, strong governance and human judgement reflects the awards’ emphasis on AI that moves beyond deployment to create tangible impact.Ankit Bose – Head, NASSCOM AIAnkit Bose works at the intersection of AI policy, innovation, startups, research and enterprise adoption, with a focus on moving AI from pilots to production. He leads initiatives around responsible, safe and scalable AI while helping organisations build practical frameworks for meaningful technology adoption.Know more about the AI Quotient Awards here
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com