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'Blue collar' is the new 'gold collar': Anand Mahindra pens New Year 2026 wishes with key message on AI era

Anand Mahindra envisions AI as an accelerator, not a threat, urging a shift from 'blue collar' to 'gold collar' careers by valuing practical, AI-enhanced skills. He sees this technological evolution, coupled with changing Western education policies, as a historic chance for India to become a global 'think tank' and leverage its growing talent pool for unprecedented growth.