New Delhi, April 1 -- India's energy sector is at a pivotal inflexion point. As demand scales and systems grow increasingly complex, the conversation is no longer just about generation and distribution; it is about data, intelligence, and control. In the latest episode of Mint Techcetra, host Nelson John brings together industry leaders Manish Malik of Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Rishi Aurora from IBM Consulting to explore how sovereign AI is reshaping India's energy ecosystem.

With vast volumes of operational and consumer data flowing across refineries, pipelines, and distribution networks, ensuring control over this data has become a strategic necessity. Digital sovereignty, the ability to govern where data resides, how it is pr...