John Chambers is the Chairman of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and the former CEO of Cisco. Under his leadership, Cisco became one of the world’s largest and most successful technology companies.

Dr. Mukesh Aghi is the President and CEO of USISPF. He works closely with business and government leaders in both the U.S. and India to promote trade and strengthen ties between the two nations.

In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, the guests discuss the evolution of India-U.S. relations over the past 15 years. John Chambers expresses strong confidence in India, saying that this decade and century belong to New Delhi. Dr. Mukesh Aghi shares a similar view, noting that the ties between India and the U.S. are on an upward trajectory, unaffected by changes in political leadership.

They also address the recent tensions between India and Canada over the Khalistan issue and its potential impact on businesses and students. Both guests praise Prime Minister Modi for fostering an environment in which entrepreneurship and startups have flourished in the past decade.

00:00 - Introduction

00:44 - India’s Century

03:49 - India: Then vs. Now

04:55 - India-Canada Spat

10:00 - U.S. Presidential Election

12:08 - India vs. China Economy

14:10 - India: A Tough Negotiator

16:54 - The Future of AI

20:15 - U.S.-China Tensions

22:30 - Middle East Conflict

25:00 - Tariffs & Migration in the USA

29:34 - India’s Chip Ambitions

33:34 - Business Prospects in India

37:31 - Indian vs. U.S. Investors