Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025 To Feature 75 Speakers From 30+ Countries

(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Sep 29 (KNN) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will inaugurate the fourth edition of the Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC) on October 3.

Organised by the Institute of Economic Growth, the three-day event will run from October 3 to 5 under the theme 'Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times' and is expected to bring together 75 speakers from more than 30 countries.

The ministry said the theme is significant in the context of India's growth aspirations and its resilience in navigating global uncertainty, turbulence, and shifting geopolitics.

Discussions will cover Asia's rise as a growth hub, the evolving BRICS framework, financial stability, and industrial policy.

A highlight will be a dialogue between Jean-Claude Trichet, Honorary Governor, Banque de France, and Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, on the challenges of central banking in volatile times.

Other prominent international participants include Mari Elka Pangestu, former Indonesian Minister of Trade; Taro Kono, Member, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party; and Karan Bilimoria, Member, UK House of Lords.

Domestically, sessions will feature Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia leading a discussion on emerging technologies such as AI and digital infrastructure, while P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary, Prime Minister, will chair a plenary on global macroeconomic prudence.

The ministry said KEC 2025 is designed as a 'dynamic forum' to integrate India's domestic priorities with global viewpoints, offering pathways to sustainable prosperity in uncertain times.

(KNN Bureau)

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