The Chandigarh gedi in a podcast - where we talk business, sports, wellness, fashion, and whatever (or whoever) else catches our fancy.
Hosted by Chitranjan Agarwal (Chatty), it’s all about easy free wheeling conversations. Listen in. We promise you 30 minutes of something.
Vineet Gupta: AI Won’t Replace You—But Someone Using It Might
Is AI really coming for our jobs—or are we asking the wrong question?
In this episode of the IXC Sector Podcast, Chitranjan Agarwal sits down with Vineet Gupta, Distinguished Software Engineer at Google, to separate AI reality from AI hype.
From working on Google’s early AI systems and fighting web spam to training Gemini today, Vineet offers an insider’s view of how artificial intelligence has evolved—and where it is heading next.
They discuss:
🤖 What an LLM actually does
🧠 Why AI is more than a “next-word predictor”
⚡ The difference between generative and agentic AI
💼 Which jobs could disappear—and which human skills will matter more
🎓 Why outsourcing our thinking to AI could make us less capable
🇮🇳 How India can become an AI creator, not just a consumer
🌐 AI’s potential to break language barriers and transform manufacturing
👨💻 Why coding still matters in the age of Gemini
❤️ The human intelligence and creativity AI may never replace
Vineet also reflects on his journey from Chandigarh and IIT Kanpur to Stanford, NASA, Xerox PARC and more than two decades at Google.
His advice for the AI era is simple: understand the technology, recognise its limitations and keep learning—because AI may not replace you, but someone who knows how to use it might.
🎙️ Listen now on the IXC Sector Podcast.
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15 Aug 2026
Yasho Saboo: KDDL, China+1 & Why India Needs to Move FAST on Manufacturing
India wants to be the world’s next manufacturing powerhouse. But are we actually ready? 👀🇮🇳
Yasho Saboo has spent four decades finding out.
From building KDDL when Indian manufacturing was still heavily protected, to supplying Titan, cracking the notoriously tough Swiss watch industry and competing head-on with China — Yasho’s journey is basically a masterclass in how Indian manufacturing grew up.
And he doesn’t sugarcoat it.
We talk about why quality is no longer a competitive advantage — it’s just the entry ticket, why India is still painfully slow compared to China, why our obsession with desk jobs is hurting manufacturing, and why the China+1 window may close faster than we think. ⏳
Then we get into AI on the factory floor, India’s skills problem, textiles, precision engineering, craftsmanship, the future of Indian luxury — and what it will take to build a genuinely world-beating Indian product.
Oh, and Yasho takes us inside a Rolex factory too. 👀⌚
This one is for founders, manufacturers, engineers — and anyone betting on India’s next chapter.
🎧 Plug in. India has the opportunity. The question is: can we move fast enough?
#YashoSaboo #KDDL #IndianManufacturing #MakeInIndia #ChinaPlusOne #Manufacturing #IndiaGrowthStory #PrecisionEngineering #Industry40 #MadeInIndia #IndianBusiness #Entrepreneurship #AI #FutureOfManufacturing #IXCSector #IXCSectorShow
11 Jul 2026
He launched KitKat in India. Led Nestlé across the globe. And believes most leaders are still getting one thing fundamentally wrong.
What separates people who reach the top from those who never quite get there?
In this episode of the IXC Sector Podcast, Chitranjan Agarwal sits down with Nandu Nandkishore, former Executive Board Member at Nestlé, to unpack four decades of leadership lessons from one of the world's most respected consumer businesses.
From cold-calling for a job on a motorcycle to leading global brands across multiple continents, Nandu shares the stories that shaped his career—and the principles that still matter in an AI-driven world.
You'll discover:
Why execution beats strategy every single time.
The biggest mistake managers make when leading people.
What separates those who get promoted from those who don't.
Why Gen Z is changing the rules of leadership.
How to build businesses that survive long after the hype fades.
And why AI will never replace people who know how to execute.
This isn't a conversation about Nestlé.
It's a conversation about how careers are built, how leaders are made, and why the corner office is earned long before anyone hands you the title.
Whether you're building a startup, leading a team, or just starting your career, this episode is packed with ideas you'll keep coming back to.
🎧 Press play. Your next promotion might depend on it.
9 Jun 2026
From Panjab University Mainframes to Global Private Equity: Vikrant Raina on Non-Consensus Thinking.
Private Equity is a game of high risks, non-consensus bets, and a lot of rejection. Joining us today is Vikrant Raina, CEO of BV Investment Partners, to pull back the curtain on global investing, cross-border business, and the unique mental frameworks required to survive the game.
Key Takeaways:
The Investor's Mindset: Why you will never bat 100%, surviving a 93% rejection rate, and why process must always beat results.
The Suryavanshi Analogy: How the precision and mindset of cricket's rising star applies directly to making winning investment bets.
The Deal Blueprint: What to look for when evaluating a business and the ultimate red flags that mean it's time to walk away.
The Macro Outlook: The reality of investing in India, rising operational costs, the explosion of GCCs, and a masterclass on doing business with the US.
The Future of Tech: Why paradigm shifts always expand the economic pie, and a bold observation on why AI will not kill the SaaS industry.
Off the Clock: Tech nostalgia from the Panjab University Maths department mainframe, a love for Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Beatles tracks, and what's missing in Chandigarh.
4 May 2026
Title: Hattricks & Main Character Energy with Nandni Sharma 🧢✨
This week on the IXC Sector, we’re joined by the ultimate Delhi Capitals icon, Nandni Sharma. From shattering the "Sharma Ji Ki Beti" stereotypes to securing a literal hattrick against DC, Nandni is proving that she’s the one to watch in the WPL.
The Tea ☕️
Gully Cricket Origins: Breaking boys’ egos since day one and navigating those chaotic "ladki se out" rules.
WPL Core Memories: The real camaraderie behind the final, the vibe in the DC camp, and why she’s out there manifesting a "show no pressure" aesthetic.
Mental Game Strong: A deep dive into overcoming anxiety and why she’s always ready to "smell the leather" on a bouncer.
Vibe Check: We talk match-day superstitions (it’s the shades for her), her painting hobby, and why she almost traded the pitch for a space suit.
The Salute: Getting the lowdown on the iconic DC salute and what it’s like playing for Captain Jemi.
Whether you’re here for the cricket stats or the off-field aesthetic, this episode is a whole mood. Tap in now! 🎧🔥
#IXCSector #NandniSharma #DelhiCapitals #WPL #BigHattrickEnergy
21 Apr 2026
Vishal Uppal - Former Davis Cup player, Asian Games medallist and India's Billie Jean King Cup Team Captain
What does it feel like to represent India for the very first time?
In this episode, I sit down with Vishal Uppal—former Davis Cup player, Asian Games medalist and current Billie Jean King Cup captain—to unpack the moments, memories, and hard truths of Indian tennis.
From the goosebumps of his Davis Cup debut to growing up watching the US Open on video cassettes, Vishal shares stories that every sports fan will connect with.
But we don’t stop at nostalgia.
We get into the real questions:
Is the tennis ecosystem in India actually working?
What’s holding back women’s tennis in the country?
Do great players really need coaches?
And why doesn’t tennis have a league system like other sports?
Honest, sharp, and deeply insightful—this episode pulls back the curtain on Indian tennis like never before.
🎾 If you care about sport, performance, or the future of tennis in India—this one’s for you.
14 Apr 2026
Sushil Doshi - That “Imandaari Ki Awaaz” which birthed a genre
Sushil Doshi — the man who painted the picture of Vishwanath’s square cut, Sunny G’s flick off the pads, and the thundering opening spells of Kapil Dev—is our guest today.
In this episode, the legendary Padma Shri awardee talks about inventing Hindi commentary and transforming cricket into the common man’s game. He shares his journey from a 13-year-old visiting Brabourne Stadium for the first time, to his historic “dil ke kamzor” warning during the 1979 Oval Test.
From his signature “sankat ke badal” to the evolution of the broadcasting booth, Sushil Doshi walks us through the golden eras of cricket, from the magic of radio to the complexities of the digital age.
29 Mar 2026
La Feria - Aakriti & Nishant
10 Years, Two Siblings, and One Giant Dream
Our very first episode is officially live! Join siblings Aakriti and Nishant as they pull back the curtain on a decade-long journey—from a childhood "what if" to building North India’s most popular pop-up.
We’re diving deep into the 10 years of tears, laughter, and the "misses" that taught us more than the "hits." This isn't just a business story; it’s a look at where we started and where we're headed in the next decade.
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