BS Manthan: India must make itself quantum secure, says HCL’s Ajai Chowdhry

India must prioritise quantum security to safeguard critical infrastructure, financial systems, and national security, HCL cofounder Ajai Chowdhry said at the second edition of Manthan, Business Standard’s annual summit, on Friday.

Chowdhry said smaller countries such as Finland and Singapore are investing heavily in quantum research, with funding ranging from $400 million to $1 billion. He warned that once a quantum computer with the right speed emerges, it will pose a “significant cybersecurity threat to every country.”