EQ Saturday Sapience #159
Equity Intelligence 21st February 2026
Quote for the Week
“When others are euphoric, that puts us in danger. When others are frightened and pull back, their behavior makes bargains plentiful. In other words, what others are thinking and doing holds substantial ramifications for you.” —Howard Marks
Picture for the Week

Podcast for the Week
Keynote address by Nandan Nilekani, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw at India AI Impact Summit… Watch more
Articles for the Week
Sarvam stakes claim in race for sovereign AI... Made-in-India foundation models launched at AI summit. Backed by the government’s IndiaAI Mission, the models were showcased at the AI Impact Summit as open-source systems customised for Indian languages, cultural nuances and voice-first use cases. The company said the move marks a major step toward creating domestically built AI infrastructure that can operate securely within India’s borders… Read more
India-US sign Pax Silica declaration. US-led Initiative aims to build trusted technology ecosystems across areas ranging from critical minerals and semiconductors to AI infrastructure and connectivity… Read more
Invisible hunger: How depleted soils are emptying the nutrients in our food... Often, Indian farmers do not realise they are over-applying cheap urea. They often apply it blindly, without knowing the soil parameters—which macro or micro nutrients are deficient. This is a systemic crisis… Read more
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