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India Economic Conclave 2025 to host global policy and business heavyweights
MUMBAI: If economics ever needed a red carpet moment, this might be it. Times Network is set to roll out the 11th edition of the India Economic Conclave on December 17 and 18 at Taj Palace, New Delhi, bringing together a formidable mix of ministers, market thinkers and industry leaders for two days of big ideas and bigger debates.
Themed “Navigating Geoeconomics”, the conclave will explore how India is positioning itself in an increasingly complex, multipolar world where trade routes are redrawn, technology rewires industries and geopolitics spills straight into boardrooms.
Over the years, the India Economic Conclave has evolved into a go to platform for shaping conversations that matter. Past editions have hosted global statespersons and thinkers including Hillary Clinton, Mike Pompeo, Boris Johnson, Peter Zeihan and Garry Kasparov, charting India’s journey from reform to global relevance.
This year’s speaker line up is equally star studded. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari, labour and youth affairs minister Mansukh L Mandaviya and environment minister Bhupender Yadav will headline discussions alongside economist Gita Gopinath, Pmeac member Sanjeev Sanyal and policy voices from India and abroad.
Industry and business will be represented by leaders such as Rajan Bharti Mittal of Bharti Enterprises, Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu, In Space chairman Pawan Goenka, Kotak AMC’s Nilesh Shah, AIonOS co founder CP Gurnani and World Gold Council CEO David Tait, among many others.
Across two packed days, conversations will span economic resilience, manufacturing and infrastructure, capital flows, digital and services led growth, as well as emerging priorities like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, climate transition, mobility and defence preparedness.
Presented by IDFC First Bank, the Times Network India Economic Conclave 2025 promises to make sense of a complicated world without putting its audience to sleep. Even for those who do not usually follow balance sheets or policy briefs, this is where the future gets explained in plain sight.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
