Columbia Indian Economy Summit 2026: The Quest for a Developed India

Schedule

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

420 W 118th St | New York, NY

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Join us for our upcoming annual Columbia Indian Economy Summit on Saturday, April 11.
About this Event

This spring, the Raj Center is hosting its annual Columbia Indian Economy Summit, centered around India's goal of transforming into a developed country by 2047, the 100th anniversary of the its independence.

The conference will bring together leading policymakers, scholars, and industry experts to examine the economic reforms, state-level dynamics, technological transformations, and global challenges that will shape India’s path to high-income status.

This event will be hosted in-person at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, on the 15th floor of the International Affairs Building (420 West 118th Street, New York, NY, 10027).

Breakfast and lunch will be served. Reception to follow. Seating is limited and advanced registration is strictly required due to increased security measures.


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Agenda

πŸ•‘: 09:30 AM - 09:55 AM
Registration & Breakfast
Host: Arvind Panagariya, Columbia University
πŸ•‘: 09:55 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Host: Arvind Panagariya, Columbia University
πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Session 1: Keynote Address
Host: Indermit Gill, World Bank Group

Info: Will India Reach High-Income Before It Reaches the 100th Anniversary of Independence?


πŸ•‘: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee Break
πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 2: High-Income States for a High-Income India
Host: Richard Rossow, CSIS
πŸ•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
πŸ•‘: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Session 3
Host: Ruchir Agarwal, Global Talent Fund

Info: AI and India's Development Path: Strategy, Productivity, and Inclusion


πŸ•‘: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Coffee Break
πŸ•‘: 03:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Session 4
Host: Arvind Panagariya, Columbia University

Info: The Turmoil in the Global Trading System and India's Policy Response


πŸ•‘: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Arvind Panagariya, Columbia University
πŸ•‘: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Reception
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420 W 118th St, 420 West 118th Street, New York, United States

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Tickets

USD 12.00 to USD 18.00

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