FM to inaugurate Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025 on Oct 3

FM to inaugurate Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025 on Oct 3

MUMBAI [Maha Media]: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman will inaugurate the Fourth edition of the Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025) on October 3 in New Delhi.

Union Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar will close the proceedings with reflections on India's foreign and economic policy on 5th October 2025. The KEC 2025 will be held from October 3-5, 2025, at the Taj Palace, New Delhi.

Special luncheon sessions will include a forward-looking session on "Communications: Emerging Technologies," led by Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of Communications, Government of India, with leading experts on AI and digital infrastructure.

The Conclave will culminate in a high-level plenary on global macroeconomic prudence, Chaired by Dr P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, bringing together senior policymakers and economists to evaluate the health of the world economy and the reforms needed in financial governance.

This year's theme, "Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times", is relevant both in the context of India's growth aspirations and its success in navigating times of exceptional uncertainty, turbulence and changing geopolitics. Building on its rich experience, the KEC has significantly improved both its quality and international presence with 75 participants from abroad, representing over 30 countries, to focus on contemporary challenges.

The agenda blends immediate policy priorities with longer-term shifts. Sessions will address Asia's emergence as a global growth hub, the evolving BRICS architecture, financial stability, and new directions in industrial policy. Among the highlights, Jean-Claude Trichet, Honorary Governor of the Banque de France, will be in conversation with Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, on the challenges of central banking in turbulent times. Other international leaders include Ms. Mari Elka Pangestu, former Indonesian Minister of Trade; and Taro Kono, Member of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party.
 

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