The South Asia Business Association (SABA) at Columbia Business School (CBS) to host its 13th Annual India Business Conference on April 8.
The theme of this year's conference is 'Route to Resurgence: Shaping India's New Destiny', according to a press statement.
The SABA organising team led by Co-Presidents Rahul Bengani and Gaurav Dayal has managed to secure an impressive forum of speakers comprising renowned and diverse personalities, including civil servants, C-suite executives, successful entrepreneurs and academicians.
The speakers will include Suresh Narayanan (Chairman & Managing Director, Nestle India), Neeraj Singhal (former Head of Expansion, South Asia, Uber), Dr. S Y Quraishi (former Chief Election Commissioner, India), Professor Jagdish Bhagwati (Professor, Columbia University), Umang Dua (Co-Founder, Handy.com), among many others.
The goal of the conference is to bring together decision makers and opinion shapers from across the business, political, social and cultural spheres of Indian life, and encourage dialogue and discourse on topics crucial to the country's present and future. This year's conference will have an exchange of ideas with various speakers presenting their views on the country's current state of affairs and its likely destiny that will have implications not just for India but also for those who wish to do business in the country.
The topics for panel discussions include: 'Rethinking Business Models for an Emerging India', 'The Transformation of Indian Entertainment Industry' and 'The Rise & Rise of Investments in India.'
Udit Agarwal, assistant vice president of the South Asia Business Association, "This is a great opportunity for the New York Community to learn about key emerging trends and drivers of success in the largest and one of the most culturally and politically diverse democracies in the world. We hope that case studies such as Nestle and Old Monk will help the community intelligently participate, plan investments and manage risks in India."
Uma Kollareddy, Assistant Vice President of the South Asia Business Association, "Fast growing Indian economy with a large consumer market is attracting the attention of global business majors infusing large Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the economy. Similarly, several Indian businesses are continuing their overseas expansion globally and particularly in the USA. This conference will provide an opportunity to connect global business leaders with their counterparts from India and promote serious dialogue aimed at increased cooperation to create a positive and accelerated impact."
Amrinder Singh Chawla, assistant vice president of the South Asia Business Association said, "This year's conference is both exciting and crucial, considering the recent major changes in the political and economic landscape of India owing to 2017 assembly elections and demonetization." The conference has been endorsed by premier institutions such as Tata, SBI etc., and is expecting over two hundred attendees and extensive media coverage for the event.
