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Times Network announces its signature event Times Network India Economic Conclave 2019
MUMBAI: After the phenomenal success of its regional chapters, Times Network, announces its annual signature event, Times Network India Economic Conclave 2019 (IEC). Driving this edition’s theme, ‘$5 Trillion – Aspiration to Action’, the two-day conclave on December 16 & 17 in Mumbai brings together policy makers, bankers, economists, CXO's, global speakers and industry bodies to share actionable strategies that will enable India to continue its significant journey to the $5 trillion milestone.
Illuminating the path to progress for an India on the rise, IEC has been instrumental in addressing the critical issues concerning the country’s economic scenario. In 2018, IEC laid the foundation for India’s mission of $5 Trillion GDP by 2024, which became the clarion call for the nation. Taking the agenda forward, IEC 2019 aims to get the nation’s economic engine roaring again by chalking out a clear road map for translating the $5 trillion aspiration to action and rejuvenate the confidence of the world in India’s growth story against the backdrop of the on-going global economic uncertainty.
Presenting the sharpest minds in business, governance and policy making, IEC has become the hallmark of economic thought leadership. With thought provoking sessions and actionable solutions from world-class thinkers and speakers under one roof, IEC 2019 presents an impressive line-up of speakers including Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Ravi Shankar Prasad -Minister of Law & Justice, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology; Dharmendra Pradhan – Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel, Government of India; Shaktikanta Das – RBI Governor; Gita Gopinath – Chief Economist, IMF; Nassim Nicholas Taleb – Scholar, Trader and Risk Expert; D Subbarao – Former RBI Governor; Rajnish Kumar – Chairman, SBI; Uday Kotak – MD, Kotak Mahindra Bank; Sadhguru – Indian yogi, mystic and author; Rajan Anandan – Managing Director, Sequoia Capital; Anil Agarwal – Founder & Chairman, Vedanta Resources; Manish Chokhani – Director, ENAM Holdings; Amitabh Chaudhry – CEO, Axis Bank; Pawan Goenka – MD, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited; Chris Wood – Global Head of Equity Strategy, Jefferies; V Vaidyanathan – MD & CEO, IDFC FIRST Bank; Keki Mistry – Vice Chairman & CEO, HDFC; Mark Mobius – Partner, Mobius Capital Partners; Ashok P Hinduja – Chairman, Hinduja Group of Companies and Gopichand P Hinduja – Co-Chairman, Hinduja Group of Companies amongst others. Richard Branson – Founder, Virgin Group will deliver a special message
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
