Prime Minister Narendra Modi tells why Indians are leading major tech companies in Lex Fridman’s podcast : People raised in India, especially those from joint families, find it …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attributed the remarkable success of Indian-origin leaders in global technology companies to the country's deep-rooted cultural values of dedication, ethics, and collaboration. Speaking during a wide-ranging interview with US podcaster and AI researcher Lex Fridman, Modi emphasized that India's civilizational ethos has shaped professionals who excel at complex tasks and team leadership.
"People raised in India, especially those from joint families and open societies, find it easier to lead complex tasks and large teams effectively," Modi stated during the podcast that was released on Sunday. The Prime Minister highlighted how these cultural foundations have contributed to Indians occupying leadership positions at major international technology firms.

Modi pointed to the vast talent pool available in India as a primary factor driving the nation's growing influence in technology sectors. "Recently, an American company executive visited me and shared his experiences about this very fact. He told me that if I were to advertise in the US for engineers, I would only receive enough applicants to fill a single room at best. But if I do the same in India, even a football field would not be enough to hold them," he said.
According to Modi, India's contributions to global technology extend beyond just providing talent. He highlighted how Indian professionals bring unique problem-solving approaches and analytical thinking that make them globally competitive. This distinctive edge comes from cultural values that emphasize teamwork and collective problem-solving.
"Indian culture emphasises that there should be equal respect for the place where you're born and the place where you work. There should be no difference," Modi explained when discussing why Indian-origin leaders like 's Sundar Pichai and Microsoft's Satya Nadella have achieved remarkable success in global companies.
The Prime Minister stressed that these achievements generate global respect for Indian talent and directly reflect the country's civilizational values and approach to problem-solving.