“India will be a big dominant player, it already matters and it will matter much more in global affairs, by 2047. 2030 is a halting point. Today is India’s moment.” ~BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO, Niti Aayog, Government of India

“Climate change is an opportunity. The world needs to re-tool, to become green. We have the opportunity to become leaders in climate technology.” ~BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO, Niti Aayog, Government of India NITI Aayog |Ajay khanna |T S Vishwanath

“Climate change is an opportunity. The world needs to re-tool, to become green. We have the opportunity to become leaders in climate technology.” ~BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO, Niti Aayog, GoI NITI Aayog|Ajay khanna |T S Vishwanath| Harishkrishnan | Ajay khanna | Chetan Krishnaswamy

“Bulk of global trade happens in GVCs. We need to break into that, with targeted strategies. Reduce tariffs, ease of doing business, reduce compliance. We are working across sectors and services to build better strategies.” ~BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO, Niti Aayog, GoI NITI Aayog

“We need to look at green economy, NITI Aayog is working on building a pathway for Net zero by 2070. We have formed a task force and are working with the central and state governments to achieve our targets.” ~BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO, Niti Aayog, GoI NITI Aayog | Ajay khanna |

“We must reconsider the way we perceive and treat services which is often restricted to just IT, whereas it should include other areas as well including education, healthcare, etc.” ~BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO, Niti Aayog, GoI NITI Aayog|Ajay khanna |T S Vishwanath| Ajay khanna

"Fundamental premise of Indian consumer protection law is that the consumers should not be taken for a ride. AI will make a paradigm shift in the way advertising is handled. However, there are challenges related to privacy and regulations. We need to draw a fine line between

"Practices like dark patterns, nudging consumers to take certain decisions are unfair. While such practices need to be controlled, regulation must not be such that innovation is stifled. Self regulation can be helpful." ~Rohit Kumar Singh, Member, National Consumer Disputes

"It is interesting how India is putting the responsibility of safeguarding consumer privacy on companies by classifying them as data fiduciaries." ~Harvey Jang, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer, Cisco Systems, Inc. Ajay khanna | T S Vishwanath |

"Privacy remains a critical issue in India, as expressed consent often places pressure on consumers. It’s essential for both companies and consumers to align on consent, ensuring consumers fully understand the choices they are making." ~Harvey Jang, Vice President, Deputy

“Continued practice of democracy in India is a great sign of stability. In a year of elections, India has really showed the way, through its own elections.” ~Indrani Bagchi, Chief Executive Officer, Ananta Centre, India Ajay khanna | T S Vishwanath | ishteyaque amjad |

“The practice of democracy in India serves as a sign for continuity and stability, which are essential for attracting investment and boosting private sector growth. This stability supports the country's goal of achieving 9% economic growth.” ~Indrani Bagchi, Chief Executive

“It is important to remember India’s neighbourhood, which is difficult to influence. The question is, to what extent can we influence our neighbourhood. One way to do it is through connectivity projects.” ~Rahul Roy-Chaudhury, Senior Fellow for South and Central Asian Defence,

“India can enhance its influence in neighboring countries primarily through connectivity projects, where it has made significant progress. However, it needs to focus much more on engagement process that extends beyond just politics, involving various government agencies and

“Maintaining internal growth and avoiding domestic conflicts in way of growth essential for India’s neighbourhood policy.” ~C. Raja Mohan, Non-Resident Distinguished Fellow, Asia Society Policy Institute Ajay khanna | T S Vishwanath | ishteyaque amjad | Vinita |

“We should not try to control the political situation of our neighbours. We need to be confident enough to address issues without thinking about who is with us and who isn’t.” ~C. Raja Mohan, Non-Resident Distinguished Fellow, Asia Society Policy Institute

“For a rising power like India, it is important to have a broad consensus with neighbours.” ~Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses Ajay khanna | T S Vishwanath | ishteyaque amjad | Vinita | Chetan Krishnaswamy |

Lifetime Membership Alert: IIMCAA welcomes Rahul Sharma (RTV, Delhi | 2005-06). He heads the public affairs division at Burson India. An alumnus of ISB & DU as well, he has experience across journalism and public policy advocacy and strategic communications. As a journalist, he

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