Kautilya Economic Conclave begins in Delhi today
The fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2026) begins in New Delhi today. The three-day event runs from October 3 to 5. The theme is “Resilience in an Age of Flux”.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will deliver the inaugural address. The inaugural session will examine how economic policy can build resilience without sacrificing growth, the Finance Ministry said.
More than 180 policymakers, economists and experts will attend. Over 80 international participants from around 30 countries are expected.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address a special plenary on India’s economic priorities. Amelie de Montchalin, President of France’s Cour des Comptes, will be the discussant.
The opening plenary, “A World Priced for Risk”, will examine energy shocks, supply-chain disruptions and trade fragmentation. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will speak at a plenary on central banking in volatile times.
The concluding session, “India and the World: Adaptive by Design”, will be moderated by N. K. Singh. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will deliver the special concluding address. Former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo will join as discussant.
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