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  • Republic Media Network to Host Republic Summit 2024 on 7th March in Delhi: Prime Minister Modi to Address ‘Bharat: The Next Decade’

    Republic Media Network to Host Republic Summit 2024 on 7th March in Delhi: Prime Minister Modi to Address ‘Bharat: The Next Decade’

    Delhi, India – March 6, 2024 – Republic Media Network proudly announces the hosting of the Republic Summit 2024, scheduled to take place on the 7th of March in Delhi. The summit aims to delve into India’s trajectory over the next decade, charting the course towards the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’. With an esteemed lineup of speakers and sessions, the event promises to be an insightful exploration of the nation’s future.

    The highlight of the summit will be an address by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, focusing on ‘Bharat: The Next Decade’. This address is anticipated to offer valuable insights into India’s strategic roadmap for the coming years.

    A diverse array of sessions awaits attendees, including a Cultural Performance by Dr. Subhadra Desai, a Fireside Chat with Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Minister of Home Affairs, Government of India, and addresses by eminent personalities such as Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and many more.

    The Republic Summit 2024 will provide a platform for networking over lunch, fostering interactions and collaborations among attendees. The afternoon sessions will continue with prominent figures such as Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer of Maruti Suzuki, and international dignitaries like Shri Mohamed Nasheed, Former President of Maldives.

    The day will culminate with sessions featuring distinguished individuals including Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman and Founder of Narayana Health, Shri Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa of India, Shri Sanjiv Goenka, Chairperson of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Shri Harish Salve, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India and King’s Counsel, UK, and Smt. Smriti Irani, Hon’ble Minister for Women & Child Development and Minority Affairs, Government of India.

    The Republic Media Network, with its vast viewership of 27 Cr. viewers monthly, is committed to bringing pertinent discussions and insights to the forefront through the Republic Summit 2024.

  • ET NOW celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship at the 11th Season of Leaders of Tomorrow Awards

    ET NOW celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship at the 11th Season of Leaders of Tomorrow Awards

    Mumbai: ET NOW hosted the 11th Season of Leaders of Tomorrow Awards in New Delhi on Saturday, 13 January 2024. India’s largest entrepreneurship platform dedicated to empowering, enabling and celebrating the entrepreneurship spirit, Leaders of Tomorrow Awards in its latest edition themed, “Innovate to Elevate” emphasized the pivotal role of innovation in driving the success and progress of enterprises and the role it plays in driving India’s economic progress.

    Championing the success stories of India’s most innovative and resilient MSMEs and start-ups, Leaders of Tomorrow Awards recognized India’s most promising entrepreneurs and showcased upcoming and enterprising small businesses across 20 categories shortlisted through an exhaustive pan-India screening process and duly evaluated by an esteemed panel of jury (See Annexure for complete list of Winners and Jury Members). The selection process involved benchmarking across a range of quantitative and qualitative parameters such as Business Model, Innovation & Disruption, Clarity of Thought and Business Vision.

    Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Textiles Piyush Goyal delivered the keynote address at the event on ‘Innovation as a Catalyst for Growth’ and felicitated the winners.

    Delivering the opening remarks, MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network CEO & MD MK Anand said, “For over a decade, Leaders of Tomorrow, India’s largest entrepreneurship platform has enabled and empowered the spirit of enterprise. Besides contributing to GDP and employment, SMEs, MSMEs and startups fortify the Industrial base through their pivotal role in economic cycles and supply chains. As we mark our latest edition, “Innovate to Elevate,” we proudly recognize 20 remarkable Entrepreneurs for their trailblazing products and ingenious strategies. These champions have not only shown resilience but an unwavering commitment to innovation. From pioneering revolutionary solutions to reshaping entire sectors, they are paving the way for sustainable economic growth on India’s path to being an Economic Superpower. We are thrilled to witness and cheer the rise of this new generation of entrepreneurs. I am confident that these Awards and our commitment to showcasing such entrepreneurial talent will continue to inspire countless individuals to script their own stories of entrepreneurial triumph.”

    Goyal said, “I congratulate ET Now for recognising and honouring India’s entrepreneurs and spirit of innovation. It is the only platform that recognises the unsung heroes, the leaders of tomorrow. There is great excitement about India globally. We are at the cusp of our nation’s history that will catapult India into a high growth economy. As we celebrate Swami Vivekananda’s birthday as National Youth Day, we must recall his call for action. He inspires every youth in the country. Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s longest Atal Sea Link bridge, which will transform Mumbai’s future. It has come up in record time due to PM’s vision and drive, and a state government aligned with it.”

    Goyal highlighted India’s pivotal position poised for transformative growth, stating, ‘India stands at a crucial juncture, ready to catapult into a $35 trillion economy in the next 24 years, marking an era of unprecedented growth.’ Goyal proudly pointed out Atal Setu, highlighting the collaborative efforts between the Modi government and the Maharashtra government, forming a double-engine government, and fostering self-sufficiency through Gati Shakti. Emphasising India’s stature not just as a large economy but a trusted one, he commended the global interest in investing, citing a meeting with a US investment house planning to double their $13 billion investment.

    During a fireside chat, IDFC FIRST BANK MD & CEO V. Vaidyanathan shared insights on the Indian economy and the transformative impact of digital infrastructure for Leaders of Tomorrow.  Regarding India’s digital infrastructure, Mr. Vaidyanathan expressed optimism, stating, “The impact cannot be overstated. With digital connectivity, including Aadhaar and Bharat’s optic network, India has achieved a remarkable feat, formalising the economy, notably for MSMEs. Over 100 million merchants now deal digitally through QR codes, facilitating trade and enabling micro-businesses. The optimistic MSME outlook stems from collective efforts of the government, RBI, and banks, coupled with robust asset quality, digitisation, and ongoing infrastructure investments, empowering micro-entrepreneurs in India.”

    A melting pot of Enterprising Visionaries, Start-up Gurus, Business Icons, Domain Experts, Next-Gen Entrepreneurs and Disruptors, the event witnessed a distinguished line-up of speakers. Leaders in the entrepreneurial space like Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Co-founder-Info Edge(Naukri.com, Jeevansathi.com, 99acres.com & more), Prasiddhi Singh, Founder-Prasiddhi Forest Foundation, Nav Agarwal, Founder- One Step Greener and Advait Thakur, Founder – Apex Infosys engaged in an inspiring panel discussion igniting the spirit of entrepreneurship.

    The ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ Awardees are:

  • CNBC-TV18 recognises excellence in Business & Leadership at India Business Leader Awards 2023

    CNBC-TV18 recognises excellence in Business & Leadership at India Business Leader Awards 2023

    Mumbai: In its 19th year of recognizing excellence in driving innovation, growth, and positive change across industries, the coveted ‘CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards 2023’ (IBLA) presented by Standard Chartered, held its annual awards ceremony in Mumbai. The event was a gathering of individuals who embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and contribute significantly to India’s upward growth trajectory.

    Setting the tone for the evening in her welcome address, CNBC-TV18 managing editor Shereen Bhan emphasised the significance of leadership and innovation in driving economic growth. She commented, “This year’s theme for the India Business Leader Awards, from recovery to resurgence could not be more apt. With a scorching Q2 GDP growth rate of 7.6%, buoyant tax collections, markets at record highs, consumption, and investment engines firing, we find ourselves in a sweet spot. India is in a position of undeniable strength and the IBLA 2023 celebrates leaders who are driving change and clocking new milestones with their purposeful actions. 2023 also marks CNBC-TV18’s 25th year as India’s most credible and influential news brand, with unparalleled leadership and my decade as Managing Editor”.

    The event also hosted one-on-one discussions with Piyush Goyal (Minister of Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Minister of Textiles) and Hardeep Singh Puri (Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, and Petroleum & Natural Gas).

    Highlighting the shift towards electric vehicles in India, Goyal in a fireside chat led by Network18 managing editor & editor in chief Rahul Joshi said, “The age of electric vehicles has arrived. In another two to three years, I see all new two-wheeler sales being electric. In three-wheeler sales, we are close to 100% electric or CNG-driven, while the figure for four-wheelers was only around 2%, the future was bright as local manufacturers – Maruti, Tata, and Mahindra, among others – were coming out with some fantastic offerings. We will see a lot of action in the four-wheeler space. Therefore, Tesla will not like to miss out on the action.”

    Emphasizing the adoption of green energy in India, the Union Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, “India is leading the global transition from fossil fuel to green energy, so, instead of being known as the Minister of Petroleum and Coal, I should be known as the Minister of Energy Transition.”

    The evening unfolded by celebrating some of the towering leaders pioneering India’s road from Recovery to Resurgence. The ‘Young Turk of the Year’ award was bagged by PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam and the ‘Young Turk Startup of the Year’, was awarded to BluSmart. While ONDC bagged ‘The Disruptor Award’, Persistent Systems received the ‘Most Promising Company of the Year’ recognition. The ‘IBLA Trailblazers of 2023’ title was awarded to India’s Javelin gold medallist at Asian Games 2023 Annu Rani, India’s champion steeplechaser Parul Chaudhary and the Indian Men’s Relay Team. Sheetal Devi, who won gold medals at the Para Asian Games 2023 was honoured with the title ‘Special and Para Sports Leader of the Year Award’.

    ‘The Sports Leader of the Year Award’ was given to Shubman Gill, Chandrayaan 3 received IBLA ‘Outstanding Contribution to Brand India’ title and Apollo Hospitals received the ‘Outstanding Company of the Year Award’. Deepak Parekh got inducted into IBLA’s ‘Hall of Fame’. IBLA In Memoriam, honoured industry stalwarts posthumously – MS Swaminathan and Mr. Ashwin Dani.

    Bollywood’s action-packed performer, Sunny Deol, was honoured with the prestigious ‘Entertainment Leader of the Year Award’ for his blockbuster hit ‘Gadar 2’ which broke all records at the box office. The evening was illuminated by Sunny’s rendition of his legendary lines from the films ‘Damini’ and ‘Gadar,’ evoking a wave of nostalgia among the audience.

    Katrina’s Kay Beauty was honoured with ‘Breakout Brand of the Year’ title, while the former CEO of NITI Aayog, Amitabh Kant received the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Public Service Award’. Nepra’s Lets Recycle was awarded in the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Climate Consciousness’ category and the ‘Brand Campaign of the Year’ was given to Spotify. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, Biocon Ltd & Biocon Biologics Ltd was felicitated with the ‘Outstanding Business Leader of the Year’ title. The Founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, Uday Kotak received the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement Award.

    The Jury panel of IBLA 2023 included Manny Maceda (Worldwide Managing Partner, Bain & Company), Zarin Daruwala (Cluster CEO, India & South Asia Markets Standard Chartered Bank), Dr. Anish Shah (MD & CEO, Mahindra Group) Shyam Srinivasan (Managing Director & CEO, The Federal Bank), Rohit Jawa (President, Unilever, South Asia and CEO and Managing Director, HUL), Mithun Sacheti (Founder, CaratLane) Abhinav A. Bindra (Olympic Champion, Entrepreneur), Sandhya Devanathan (Head and Vice President, Meta India)  and Nikhil Kamath, (Co-Founder, Zerodha). 

  • Times Now honors 11 exceptional Indians at the Amazing Indians Awards 2023

    Times Now honors 11 exceptional Indians at the Amazing Indians Awards 2023

    Mumbai: Times Now, India’s leading English news channel hosted the Amazing Indians Awards 2023 in New Delhi on 29 September. A premier national platform, Amazing Indians Awards 2023 recognized and honoured the unwavering spirit of 11 Amazing Indians who, through their courage, resolve, and selfless deeds, have profoundly influenced the lives of others.

    The Chief Guests for the event, Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Smriti Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development delivered the keynote addresses and felicitated the winners along with the Jury members. The grandeur ceremony also witnessed a special Jugalbandi performance by Smt. Anuradha Pal, India’s First Female Tabla Maestro and a captivating musical presentation by the exceptionally talented members of Shreerang Charitable Trust.

    Amazing Indian Awards 2023 winners felicitated across 11 categories included Dr. Jayakumar Karuppusamy (Agriculture), M. Vignesh alias Sai Vignesh (Animal Welfare), Mamoon Akhtar(Education), Amita Deshpande (Environment & Climate), Raj Kumar Bhatia (Food Management and Nutrition), Sukla Debnath (Girl Child and Women’s Rights Empowerment), Manjunath Ningappa Pujari (Healthcare, Medical & Clinical Assistance), Shruti Chaturvedi (Rural Development), Makarand Anaspure (Sanitation and Water), Nisha Malawat (Slum Care) and Yash Tarwadi (Tech For Good). The winners were shortlisted through an exhaustive pan-India screening process by an esteemed panel of jury comprising General M. M. Naravane, Prasoon Joshi, Ritesh Agarwal, Anand Kumar, Dr. S. Rangarajan and Sonam Wangchuk and duly evaluated by Ernst & Young (Process Partner).

    In a historic moment, Dr. Veeramuthuvel, Project Director of Chandrayan-3 at ISRO, and Dr. Nigar Shaji, Project Director of Aditya – L1 Mission at ISRO, were honored for their remarkable contributions to India’s space endeavors.

    Delivering the welcome address, Times Network MD & CEO MK Anand said, “As India’s most influential news leader, Times Now has played a pivotal role in driving change and action. Amazing Indians Awards is our initiative to highlight the extraordinary achievements of ordinary Indians who have made a positive impact on society. Over the years, the platform has featured the remarkable journeys of over 500 such individuals, each of whom has crafted a legacy through courage, determination, and an unwavering spirit. I am confident that the stories of these ‘Amazing Indians’ will inspire a new generation of changemakers, contributing to a better India.”

    Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution, lauded, Times Now for hosting the Amazing Indians awards. “This is a fantastic platform, and I was impressed by the quality of selection of the award nominees.  Humble beginnings getting recognized at the beginning is wonderful, and these small seeds will grow into big trees in the future. All the nominees will go back more changed and determined to do even better.”

    He went on to add, “The Amazing Indians is an important programme for the ambitions of India’s youth. Such Amazing Indians will power our journey and meet greater objectives of the nation and indeed the world.”

    Shri Goyal also took the opportunity to congratulate ISRO scientists Dr Veeramuthuvel and Dr Nigar Shaji for their role in India’s space endeavours. He led the audience in giving a standing ovation to the scientists.

    Congratulating the winners, Shri Goyal asserted that the government has been working hard for the public good. Whether it was bringing tap water to every home or enabling 4 crore families to benefit under PM Awas Yojana, the government has taken steps to ensure food security, especially during lockdowns. He said that 80 crore Indians got twice the allocation of grain and not a single starvation death was reported in any state. This is a huge achievement, he added.

    Delivering the keynote address, Chief Guest Smriti Irani expressed her delight at the inspiring stories of the Amazing Indians who were honoured at the event. She also congratulated Times Now for assembling a jury of immense talent and diversity. “I am proud and humbled to share this platform with these Amazing Indians. Each one of these illustrious persons who are being honoured here today represent to the whole world what New India represents for our future,” she stated.

    Speaking about ISRO and the Moon Landing, she said, “From the Dark Side of the Moon, a new light was shown to the world, showing what we are capable of.”

    She congratulated ISRO’s Women Scientists, especially “Nigar ji (Project Director, Aditya – L1 Mission, ISRO) who spoke emphatically that she is part of an organisation that does not have a glass ceiling, where capability demands and decides opportunity, and that is all what new India is about.” She ended by stating that.

    “This stage represents not only a civilizational empathy towards fellow living beings, but also represents grit, determination and grace.”

    The Times Now Amazing Indians Awards 2023 left an indelible mark, celebrating the unwavering spirit of those who have gone above and beyond to create a positive and lasting impact on society.

  • Piyush Goyal emphasizes Yahi Samay Hai Sahi Samay Hai at SEPC’s export conclave

    Piyush Goyal emphasizes Yahi Samay Hai Sahi Samay Hai at SEPC’s export conclave

    Mumbai: The Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), in collaboration with the Consulting Engineers Association of India (CEAI), successfully hosted a one-day conclave on “Global Services Export conclave on Engineering and Environmental Services: sustainable energy, transportation, and infrastructure” on 15 September 2023, at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi.

    The event commenced with welcome remarks by SEPC director-general Abhay Sinha.

    The special address was delivered by the esteemed chief guest, Piyush Goyal, ministry of commerce and industry, consumer affairs, food & public distribution, textiles.

    Ministry of commerce and industry, consumer affairs, food & public distribution and textiles Piyush Goyal addressed the conclave by congratulating all engineers on the Engineer’s Day celebrated on the 15 of September. He said, “Such celebrations on this day as a conference truly reflect why and how we can best leverage the fact that we have a day dedicated and celebrated as Engineer’s Day.

    We must celebrate our success and at the same time find intelligent and smarter ways to integrate into the global economy.

    This levelling up I believe is needed in the engineering sector as well. As engineers, I urge you to now reflect on how to go to the next step. The time has come for our engineering sector to have levels of engineers like generalists, specialists and a skilled workforce that supports them. Once we have this complete eco-system in place, we will be able to achieve the 100 billion dollars target on engineering services, design, construction and R&D by 2030.

    Identify countries where there are restrictive practices that don’t give Indian talent the opportunity to bid or to participate and the government can sort that to ensure international growth.

    There comes a time in the development journey of every country when the country defines itself afresh and pushes toward new resolutions. Today that time has come. We need to now aim to go international and the FTAs are opening doors to the services sector as well. Our negotiations of the FTAs also reflect that we are getting the best deals for our stakeholders, and it should be a win-win for both countries.

    The services sector has seen 55 per cent growth in just two years and that is a remarkable approach.

    We need to think smart, go global and seamlessly merge into international systems. We need to collaborate with stakeholders worldwide and grab opportunities for the sector.”

    The conclave witnessed some very distinguished speakers. The conclave brought together key industry players, government officials, subject matter experts, and dignitaries. The objective was to identify growth opportunities, address challenges, and strategise methods to leverage India’s capabilities in the engineering, construction, and environment services sectors. The primary goal was to create an action plan that would facilitate the growth of Indian companies in the export of services.

    The significance of this conclave lies in its efforts to enhance engineering export services to diverse countries. To achieve this, it was imperative to inform stakeholders about available opportunities, understand their challenges, and determine the support required from government ministries to expand globally.

    The conclave featured several curated sessions, including consulting opportunities for Indian companies, emerging business opportunities in consultancy services funded by multilateral funding agencies, India’s differentiated offering for global markets: sustainable energy, transportation and infrastructure, experiences, issues, and challenges in doing business in the global environment (sustainable transportation) and emerging global opportunities in sustainability & energy transition with specific reference to India’s role in shaping the journey.

    Addressing the conclave in his vote of thanks, SEPC vice chairman Karan Rathore shared, “This conclave has provided an unparalleled opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange, with attendees gaining insights from prominent speakers, thought leaders, and experts during insightful panel discussions and interactive sessions. The Global Services Export Conclave exemplifies India’s commitment to promoting sustainable energy, transportation, and infrastructure services. As we work towards a more connected and greener world, together, we are defining a roadmap for growth that will benefit businesses and contribute to India’s global prominence.”

    SEPC director general Abhay Sinha while welcoming the conclave in his address thanked the Ministry for their valuable and continuous support towards the services sector and SEPC. He added, “India’s services sector is the powerhouse of our economy, and it plays a pivotal role in our global positioning. It will not only enhance our presence on the global stage but also set a roadmap for sustainable growth, benefitting both our nation and the global community. SEPC as an organization has played a catalytic role in widening the perspective towards the services sector in India. India is moving ahead in all services streams and in the engineering sector we are the largest producers of engineers. So many projects which have been undertaken by Indian companies globally have helped build India’s position in the world. it reflects the commendable efforts by the engineering community. We thank them. I take this opportunity to welcome distinguished panels and speakers who will be sharing insights on how to work towards grabbing more opportunities in the engineering sector globally and how to address the challenges. By bringing together industry leaders and government officials, this conclave is a significant step towards harnessing these opportunities and charting the course for growth.”

  • CNN-News18 G20 Town Hall addresses India’s global moment in the sun

    CNN-News18 G20 Town Hall addresses India’s global moment in the sun

    Mumbai: CNN-News18 G20 Town Hall, which took place ahead of the G20 Summit in the national capital, served as a testament to India’s growing prominence on the global stage and its emergence as ‘Vishwamitra’ (Friend of the world) to maintain global harmony and peace.

    The summit explored India’s G20 theme – One Earth, One Family, One Future’, and the country’s role in driving the development agenda under the theme. Eminent guests including government officials, policymakers, and diplomats from around the world exchanged their views during the course of the event, underscored global challenges and the need for collaborative solutions through discussions on culture, academics and politics.

    In a compelling address, India’s minister of commerce & industry, consumer affairs and food & Public Distribution, and Textiles Piyush Goyal, asserted India’s pivotal role in the global supply chain and expressed optimism about India’s economic trajectory. “It will be remembered as one of the most hospitable G20 summits. In the next 30 years, the under-30 population of India is going to add at least 30 trillion dollars to our GDP at the very least. By 2047, India will have a $35 trillion GDP and will be the driving force behind world’s growth engine in future.”

    G20 Chief Coordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla reflected on the shifting global perception of India. He stated, “One discernible change seen in recent years is the respect with which India is received. We are hosting the presidents and prime ministers of the most influential countries in the world, and this shows a sense of the growing capabilities of the country.”

    Shringla also emphasised India’s remarkable economic growth journey. He added, “Ten years ago, we were the 10th largest economy; today, we are fifth, and in a few years, we will be the third largest in the world. “Indians today are far more respected in any part of the world than they were 10 years ago and it is because we have achieved what we have.”

    Praising India’s G20 Presidency, European union’s ambassador to India, Ugo Astuto stated, “India successful addressed critical global issues, including climate change, digital transition, women’s empowerment, and sustainable development goals that are topical to the international community, especially Europe.”

    NITI Aayog former CEO & G20 sherpa Amitabh Kant, highlighted the importance of India’s G20 presidency to advance the growth of the Global South and indicated that India was well on its way to becoming the voice of both developing nations and emerging economies. He added, “Developing nations are the key to the rest of the world. And it is this future that the world is looking at. This year 80% of the growth is coming from emerging markets. The IMF has said in the next two decades, two-thirds of the growth in economies will come from developing countries because the demographics of these nations is very young while the population in the West is ageing,” the G20 Sherpa elaborated.”

    India’s minister of state for external affairs & culture Meenakshi Lekhi, underlined the significance of the G20 Summit and its lasting impact. Responding to the discussion on India’s potential renaming to Bharat, she stated, “We have wasted a lot of time on this. These are interchangeable words, but a few people will try to polarize the issue.”

    CNN-News18 Town Hall has solidified its reputation as a leading platform for academics, influential voices, policymakers, and opinion leaders in India. The channel’s commitment to delivering unbiased news and facilitating informed conversations makes this event an invaluable opportunity for political leaders and viewers alike.

  • Decoding G20: NDTV mega conclave brings together the biggest names behind India’s G20 success on one platform

    Decoding G20: NDTV mega conclave brings together the biggest names behind India’s G20 success on one platform

    Mumbai: How has India shaped the G20? How has the G20 presidency shaped India’s global future? NDTV’s day-long mega conclave brings the biggest names behind India’s G20 success on one platform.

    As they talk to the ministers right at the center of India’s G20 success, the G20 sherpa and chief coordinator, foreign policy experts, the World Economic Forum chief and voices from the global south, the conclave promises to dejargonise the often complex vocabulary around international summits.  

    The power-packed offering starts with Piyush Goyal, India’s Union minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, decodes India as a business powerhouse.

    G20 sherpa, Amitabh Kant delivers a powerful keynote address bringing together the India success story within G20.

    McKinsey and Company’s global managing partner Bob Sternfels presents an exclusive report on Sustainable and Inclusive growth in G20 economies, followed by a session with Amitabh Kant, Bob Sternfels and McKinsey & Company’s India managing partner Rajat Dhawan.

    How did India push its cause of just energy transition? We chat with Hardeep Singh Puri,

    Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Housing and Urban Affairs.

    India as an architect of the new digital economy? Listen in to an information packed conversation with Information Technology, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship minister of state Rajeev Chandrasekhar.  

    Harsh Vardhan Shringla, chief coordinator for India’s Presidency of G20, breaks down how India pulled off maximum meetings across the largest geography in the past 9 months, and how the mega G20 events came together.

    In a panel discussion, Meera Shankar, Former India Ambassador to the former US ambassador, Ashok Malik, Partner & Chair, The Asia Group and C Rajamohan, Senior fellow, Asia Society Policy Institute, discuss how India emerged as a global leader in the midst of shifting geopolitical lines.

    An important panel on The Voice of The Global South has panelists Borge Brende, President World Economic Forum, N K Singh, Co-Convener, G20 Independent Expert Group on Reforms in Multilateral Development Banks, and Vera Songwe, Chair and Founder, Liquidity and Sustainability Facility, Africa Growth Initiative, Brookings Institution, debating the often skewed economics of development.  

    How did India’s presidency shape G20? Alexander Ellis, UK’s High Commissioner to India, and Atul Keshap, president of US India Business Council give us the view of the Global North.  

    The closing session has India’s Union Minister for Power, New & Renewable Energy, RK Singh, talking about India’s moment under the sun – the power of future energy. 

  • Moneycontrol launches #BullishOnIndia campaign

    Moneycontrol launches #BullishOnIndia campaign

    Mumbai: Moneycontrol, India’s leading markets and finance platform, has launched the ‘Bullish On India’ campaign to showcase India’s rising economic might, as it emerges stronger from the pandemic amid a sluggish world economy.

    The campaign aims to analyse the key drivers of India’s economic growth while fostering awareness about the unparalleled potential the nation offers at a time of a global economic slowdown.

    ‘Bullish On India’ will put a spotlight on India’s vast economic landscape to provide investors, businesses, and readers with comprehensive insights into the factors propelling India’s growth trajectory. With detailed analysis of macroeconomic factors like manufacturing, demography, economy, markets and India’s rising stand in the global leadership, ‘Bullish on India’ has been presented as a data backed campaign that underlines India’s resilient economic growth in a world grappling with recession.

    The platform has also launched an eBook which evaluates the main factors influencing India’s economic growth while raising awareness of the unprecedented potential the country has to offer.

    With the nation set to become the third largest economy soon, the campaign captures various facets of India’s growth story through a unique editorial series, which will see contributions from leading names from finance and policy.

    The campaign has also drawn applause from both India Inc and the government.

    Prime minister Narendra Modi reacting to Moneycontrol’s ‘Bullish on India’ campaign on 19 August called India’s economy a beacon of hope amidst global challenges. He remarked that the future holds promise, due to the nation’s steadfast determination.

    He also emphasised how important it is to continue on this upbeat path and ensure the well-being of the country’s 1.4 billion people.

     

     

    Congratulating Moneycontrol on launching the #BullishOnIndia campaign, minister of commerce and industries Piyush Goyal said, “Optimism is in the air and spirits are high, there is a newfound confidence in India. Thank you, Moneycontrol for your support to this optimism. I am an optimist, I believe each one of you is equally optimistic, equally confident, equally ready, and willing to fulfil your duties to make India the global superpower, make India amongst the top three economies of the world, and ensure that every Indian has a better future. Our generations ahead will remember this generation as the people who created the India story.”

     

     

  • Times Now Summit 2022 speaker line-up is out

    Times Now Summit 2022 speaker line-up is out

    Mumbai: Times Network has announced the latest edition of the Times Now Summit 2022, which will take place on 24 and 25 November in New Delhi.

    Times Now Summit is led by the theme “India: Vibrant Democracy. Global Bright Spot’ in order to accelerate the action plan for India’s progress.

    Addressing the nation’s strategic, geopolitical, and economic potential, the two-day summit will feature union ministers, chief ministers, opposition leaders, influencers, and global leaders driving dialogue on national priorities such as India’s trade strategy, economic growth, international relations, political landscape, military strategy, healthcare, infrastructure, and decarbonizing India’s energy & power sectors.

    The power-packed line-up of speakers at the summit includes minister of home affairs Amit Shah, minister of external affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, minister of textiles and commerce & industry Piyush Goyal, minister of information & broadcasting, youth affairs & sports minister Anurag Thakur, minister of petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri, minister of education, skill development & entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan, minister of railways and communications & electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, minister of women & child development Smriti Irani, minister of law & justice Kiren Rijiju, minister of environment & climate change Bhupender Yadav, Mos road transport and highways Gen V K Singh, Global Governance Forum chair & Trends World Bank former head Augusto Lopez Claros, Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant,  PMEAC member Sanjeev Sanyal and NITI Aayog  CEO  Parameswaran Iyer, amongst others.

    Times Network MD & CEO MK Anand said, “Times Now Summit is emerging as India’s most impactful platform for driving pertinent national agenda points. Amidst global headwinds, India is fast becoming an influential force in the new world order. Leading with the theme, “India: Vibrant Democracy. Global Bright Spot,” Times Now Summit 2022 will engage with eminent leaders across the globe to discuss and deliberate a definitive action plan, advancing India’s position to drive global growth.”

    Times Now Summit 2022 is presented by Herbalife Nutrition, co-powered by GE, and driven by Maruti Suzuki. State partners are the governments of Andhra Pradesh and Uttarakhand; e-mobility partner is Olectra Greentech; door-to-door express partner is Om Logistics; and associate partners are Indian Oil Corp. and Life Insurance Corp. of India.

  • India Today Conclave returns with its Mumbai edition on 4-5 November

    India Today Conclave returns with its Mumbai edition on 4-5 November

    Mumbai: The India Today Conclave – Mumbai, is back with its latest edition, scheduled to be held on 4,5 November 2022. An extension of the India Today Conclave, this edition will provide a platform for an intellectual and informed exchange of ideas between voices.

    Branded as the ‘Mumbaikar special’ the conclave positions itself as offering a full spectrum for the intellectual appetite of Mumbai.

    The India Today Conclave brings together entrepreneurs, authors, cultural icons, artists, and political leaders from across the region to share their ideas on various topics. This year’s edition in Mumbai will feature voices such as Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, Kiren Rijiju, Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, Deepak Bagla, Neelkanth Mishra, Pavan K. Varma, Alex Ellis, Swami Gaur Gopal Das, and others.

    The conclave will also touch upon important topics in the entertainment industry, which will be addressed by Yash, Abhishek Bachchan, Varun Dhawan, Rajkummar Rao, and others.