If the talent taps ran dry overnight—Chinese grads ghosted, Indian coders grounded—how would your operation thrive, or just survive the year?

India dreams of becoming a global innovation powerhouse, rivaling Silicon Valley or Shenzhen. The vision is grand: a nation churning out world-class tech, fueled by a vibrant ecosystem of risk-takers and visionaries. Brace for a brutally honest take, grounded in logic and numbers, on a dream that’s tougher to achieve than the hype suggests.

In the shadow of the majesties lies a place grappling with a less picturesque reality. The Land of Temples, is facing a crisis of ..