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ShareChat appoints Nitin Jain as CTO
MUMBAI: A leading social media platform ShareChat has appointed Nitin Jain as its new chief technology officer. In his role, Nitin will oversee technological development and innovation for both ShareChat and Moj platforms.
Jain is a seasoned technology leader who has spearheaded transformative projects across advertising, e-commerce, fintech, and advanced data analytics, growing ideas from initial concepts into impactful platforms with global reach. He brings a wealth of leadership experience from renowned companies like Tokopedia, Gojek, and most recently, TikTok. Jain has built rapidly growing tech businesses from scratch by nurturing high-performing teams and strategically leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, blockchain, and modern DevOps practices.”
ShareChat and Moj CEO & cofounder Ankush Sachdeva said, “Nitin is a global technology leader, with more than two decades of experience spanning multiple domains and geographies. As we embark on the next chapter of growth at ShareChat and Moj, Nitin’s proven track record in scaling technology-driven businesses, combined with his expertise in cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence and big data, will be a game-changer for our platform. I am incredibly thrilled to have him as a part of the team and lead the tech org from the front at ShareChat.”
“I am extremely passionate about building customer-focused products that bring real value through innovative yet practical applications of technology. What excites me most about being at ShareChat is the chance to work with, learn from such a talented team and use my experience to deliver a highly personalised social experience to our growing community of users and creators”, said Jain.
Outside of work, Jain is interested in philosophy, modern physics, genetics, and a growing passion for scuba diving. He has a bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi.
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BCG to lead India’s AI strategy at AI Impact Summit
The consultancy unveils reports, playbooks, and sector insights shaping India’s AI future
MUMBAI: Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword in India. The focus has shifted from adoption to embedding AI across complex systems, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is taking centre stage at the AI Impact Summit India from 16–20 February in New Delhi.
BCG will steer conversations on scaling AI across key sectors including healthcare, education, agriculture, manufacturing, finance, skilling, and inclusive development. The summit also underlines India’s growing global influence in AI, with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighting the country’s top-tier position in AI preparedness, talent, and implementation.
BCG will launch two major AI reports, lead strategic sessions, and collaborate with government bodies, industry players, and global experts, reinforcing its commitment to India’s AI growth story.
BCG X India Leader Nipun Kalra commented, “AI is moving from experimentation to real-world impact. Hosting a global forum of this scale is a milestone for India, signalling its intent to lead from vision to execution. At BCG, we are helping design AI strategy playbooks, strengthen governance frameworks, and accelerate adoption across critical sectors.”
BCG India leader technology and digital advantage practice Saibal Chakraborty added, “Countries that learn systematically from peers move faster from strategy to execution. Proven approaches in governance, talent, and infrastructure help avoid pilot fatigue and focus on real impact.”
Key report launches include:
Playbook for national AI strategy and implementation
Created with JICA, this report offers governments a practical blueprint to design and operationalise national AI strategies. It presents a five-pillar framework covering strategy, competitiveness, enablers, infrastructure, and governance, with actionable steps for countries across the global South. The report will be launched during the panel discussion ‘Building Blocks for National AI Strategy and Implementation’ on 20 February.
AI for all: Catalysing jobs, growth, and opportunity
BCG, in partnership with India AI Mission and Prosus, explores how AI is transforming finance, education, agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare. The report focuses on AI-led productivity, intelligent risk management, hyper-personalisation, and operating model redesign. It will be launched on 17 February.
Beyond reports, BCG will contribute to summit discussions and programmes:
- AI skilling: ‘Empowering the Human Edge: Building a Future-Ready Workforce in the Age of AI’ on 16 February, led by Sidharth Madaan, convening global experts.
- Sector-focused AI session: ‘AI for All: Catalysing Jobs, Growth, and Opportunity’ on 17 February, led by Vipin V and Tirtha Chatterjee.
- Healthcare panel: ‘From Volume to Value: Role of AI in Redefining Indian Pharma’s Leadership for Viksit Bharat 2047’ on 18 February, moderated by Priyanka Aggarwal.
- National AI strategy discussion: Panel on ‘Building Blocks for National AI Strategy and Implementation’ with Saibal Chakraborty on 20 February, featuring the launch of the national playbook developed with JICA.
With AI increasingly shaping economies and societies, BCG’s presence at the summit promises to turn insights into action, helping India write the next chapter in its AI journey.
