Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw compares India to China, questions techies: 'What use is tech talent without civic sense?'
Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 6:53 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Biocon Limiteds Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has challenged Indias technology professionals to apply their expertise to civic issues, questioning the value of tech talent without civic sense. She urged innovators to focus on creating cleaner cities, better-managed traffic and stronger infrastructure, drawing comparisons with Chinas use of technology in public services.
