The 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave begins in New Delhi today. The three-day event runs from October 3 to 5 under the theme “Resilience in an Age of Flux”. It is an initiative of the Institute of Economic Growth in partnership with the Finance Ministry.

More than 180 policymakers, economists, academics, financial experts and international thought leaders are attending. Over 80 international participants from around 30 countries are taking part, according to the ministry.

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will deliver the inaugural address today. The opening session will examine how economic policy can build resilience without sacrificing growth, openness or institutional credibility amid recurrent global shocks.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address a special plenary on “Resilience in an Age of Flux: India’s Economic Priorities”. It will focus on sustaining growth and macroeconomic stability amid global fragmentation and technological disruption.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will speak at a plenary on “Central Banking in an Age of Flux”. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will deliver the concluding address. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will speak on the digital economy. The conclave has been held annually since 2022.