In a convocation address, the Tata Sons chairman says India is entering a multi-decade era of rapid growth driven by AI, technology, and regulatory shifts that will reshape the world economy.

He asserts India is well-positioned for unprecedented domestic and global growth for years to come and urges graduates to prepare for evolving economics and disruptive tech.

Graduates should adapt to changing global economics and AI-driven landscapes, staying prepared for regulatory shifts and new opportunities as technology accelerates.

He counsels a strategy of running dual races: pursuing long-term goals while hitting short-term milestones to maintain momentum.

Balance short-term achievements with long-term career aims, treating high-stakes environments as chances to drive impact.

He identifies six essential qualities for adapting to a changing economy: continuous learning, curiosity, collaboration, creativity, self-reflection, and ambitious goal-setting.

Professionals should embrace AI tools for administrative and data tasks to free time for strategic work and become early AI adopters in niche areas.

Drawing on his marathon experience, he urges self-evaluation against personal progress and emphasizes preparation as the cornerstone of the will to win.

He stresses continuous career preparation, resilience in setbacks, and measuring progress by personal improvement rather than others’ performance.

He warns that the next five years will bring industries that don’t exist today, underscoring the need for ongoing adaptation and resilience.

AI will disrupt some jobs but also create new sectors; some future industries and terminology may be unfamiliar now.

Lifelong learning and upskilling are vital to avoid obsolescence as technology evolves at a rapid pace.