Panel Discussion: The AI-First Enterprise – Evolving Role of the CIO in Driving Scalable, Responsible Innovation

Panelists in this video:
+ Varun Bansal, VP & Head – IT, Bata India Ltd.
+ Mohit Gupta, Head Product, IndiaMart
+ Anandrup Basu, CIO, Usha International
+ Vipin Kumar, CIO – Global, UFLEX Group
+ Dr Subroto Kumar Panda, CIO & CTO, Anand and Anand
+ Srikanth RP, Editor, Express Computer (Moderator)

Key Highlights:

[1] Vipin Kumar, CIO – Global, UFLEX Group:
+ AI initiatives must be tied to clear business objectives with strong governance to ensure measurable outcomes.
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[2] Dr Subroto Kumar Panda, CIO & CTO, Anand and Anand:
+ AI is streamlining legal processes by extracting key insights faster, so projects should focus on impact and quick results.

[3] Anandrup Basu, CIO, Usha International:
+ Early AI governance is essential to maintain transparency, address bias, and ensure ethical implementation.

[4] Mohit Gupta, Head Product, IndiaMart:
+ Experience comes first—simplifying search and enabling smarter customer interactions.

[5] Varun Bansal, VP & Head – IT, Bata India Ltd.:
+ AI adds value across functions but only with strong governance, clear strategy, and transparency.

Online Coverage : Express Computer