Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan delivered the inaugural address at the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi on 3 October 2026. The three-day conclave was scheduled from 3 to 5 October 2026 and carried the theme “Resilience in an Age of Flux”.
Kautilya Economic Conclave
The Kautilya Economic Conclave is an annual policy forum organised by the Institute of Economic Growth in partnership with the Ministry of Finance. The 5th edition brought together more than 180 policymakers, economists, academics, financial experts, and international thought leaders from around 30 countries.
Theme and Policy Focus
The theme “Resilience in an Age of Flux” is linked to economic policy discussions on shocks, uncertainty, and institutional stability. The inaugural session examined how economic policy can build resilience without affecting growth, openness, or institutional credibility.
Key Statements and Participants
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan stated that economic resilience is linked to social resilience and that inclusion forms the basis of resilience. He also stated that no citizen, enterprise, or region should be left behind and that GDP cannot be the only measure of development. Other speakers at the event included Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Important Facts for Exams
- The Kautilya Economic Conclave is associated with the Institute of Economic Growth and the Ministry of Finance.
- The 5th edition of the conclave was held in New Delhi from 3 to 5 October 2026.
- The theme of the 2026 conclave was “Resilience in an Age of Flux”.
- The conclave hosted participants from around 30 countries.
Exam-Relevant Context
Kautilya is the ancient Indian political thinker associated with the Arthashastra, a classical text on statecraft and economics. Economic conclaves are policy forums that usually discuss growth, inflation, trade, fiscal management, and global economic uncertainty.
