MUMBAI: When it comes to India’s growth story, the script is being rewritten and Network18 is handing the nation a sneak peek. On 22 September 2025, Delhi will host Reforms Reloaded 2025, a high-impact summit designed to unpack the country’s most pressing economic questions. With GST 2.0, Aatmanirbharta, Make in India, and Vision 2030 taking centre stage, the event promises to bring together the sharpest minds from government, industry, and diplomacy to map India’s next big leap.
The summit will feature sector-specific dialogues on how the latest GST reforms are reshaping industries from manufacturing and e-commerce to services and hospitality. At the same time, big-picture conversations will tackle themes like public relief, governance, and international cooperation.
A star-studded line-up
Network18 has assembled a heavyweight speaker list that reads like India’s economic Avengers. Among those taking the stage are:
● V. Anantha Nageswaran, chief economic advisor, GoI
● Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS, defence secretary of India
● Arunish Chawla, secretary, DIPAM
● Ambassador Anil Sooklal, South African high commissioner to India
● Benedikt Höskuldsson, ambassador of Iceland to India
● Kimmo Lähdevirta, ambassador of Finland to India
● Amitabh Kant, ex-G20 sherpa & former CEO, NITI Aayog
● Rajiv Memani, president, CII & chairman & CEO, EY India
● V. Vaidyanathan, MD & CEO, IDFC First Bank
● Santosh Iyer, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India
● Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management
● Utpal Sheth, founder & mentor, Trust group
● Atul Suri, CEO, Marathon Trends Advisory
● Shashi Shekhar Vempati, co-founder, Deeptech for Bharat
● Vivek Mishra, co-founder & CEO, Raphe Mphibr
This eclectic mix of economists, policymakers, diplomats, and CEOs will explore everything from macro reforms to micro impact ensuring the conversation spans boardrooms, trading floors, and households alike.
“Reforms Reloaded 2025 is a platform that brings together India’s top minds to discuss the next chapter of India’s economic journey,” said Network18 CEO for (broadcast) & MD, A+E Networks | TV18 Avinash Kaul. “Global shifts and tech disruption are transforming industries. This summit will highlight how inclusive reforms can empower a self-reliant India.”
Echoing the sentiment Network18 group chief strategy officer Puneet Singhvi said: “The latest GST reforms have put the spotlight back on Make in India and Vision 2030. By uniting policymakers and business leaders, Reforms Reloaded will spark fresh thinking and deliver practical solutions to unlock opportunities across manufacturing, services, e-commerce, and beyond.”
The day-long summit, starting 11:00 am onwards, will air live on Network18 channels, giving viewers a front-row seat to the ideas shaping India’s economic destiny. With GST spends and compliance challenges in focus, the summit aims to provide both vision and actionable roadmaps bridging policy intent with ground realities.
For a nation chasing high growth while balancing global uncertainties, Reforms Reloaded 2025 promises not just a conversation but a compass: charting how India can move from reform to resilience, and from resilience to reinvention.
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