Wharton India Economic Forum

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🚨 WIEF 2026: Final Panel Announcement 🚨

⚡ India in the AI Race: Building, Scaling & Competing Globally ⚡

At the 30th Annual Wharton India Economic Forum, join us for a highly topical and forward-looking panel discussion on how Indian entrepreneurs, investors, and operators are shaping a globally competitive AI ecosystem.

This panel will explore how India is leveraging next-generation GenAI and Agentic technologies to move from experimentation to real-world impact, solving meaningful consumer and enterprise problems at scale, both domestically and globally.

💡 Meet the Panelists:
• Sumangal Vinjamuri — Moderator; Associate Vice President, Blume Ventures
• Amit Chadha — CEO & Managing Director, L&T Technology Services
• Manisha Raisinghani — Founder & CEO, SiftHub
• Nipun Mehra — Founder & CEO, Neoflo.ai

Together, they will discuss how new-age Indian founders, operators, and engineering talent are driving enterprise AI adoption, where India holds a durable competitive advantage, where the next opportunities lie, and how companies can build sustainable, AI-native software and services businesses in the years ahead.

📅 Date: January 10, 2026
📍 Venue: St. Regis, Mumbai

🚨 Just 1 Day to Go! 🚨
The countdown is on for the 30th Annual Wharton India Economic Forum (WIEF) at the St. Regis, Mumbai! 🌟

We’re thrilled to share that WIEF 2026 is officially SOLD OUT! Thank you for the incredible enthusiasm as we celebrate three decades of impact. Join us as visionary leaders, changemakers, and innovators come together to explore India’s most powerful growth narratives and the road ahead.

🗓️ January 10, 2026
📍 St. Regis, Mumbai
⏰ Registration begins at 8:00 AM

✨ A landmark edition, a full house, and conversations that will shape the future.

📌 View the full agenda: https://whartonindiaeconomicforum.com/main-conference

🌟 WIEF 2026 Panel Announcement 🌟

⚡ Capital for Scale: How VC and Growth Equity Investors Build Category Leaders ⚡

Join us for a flagship panel discussion on what it really takes to invest in and scale enduring businesses in India - from building early conviction and assessing founder-market fit to underwriting India’s growth story to make big bets on new markets.

This panel brings together leading VC and growth equity investors at the forefront of the Indian start-up and scale-up ecosystem. Join us to unpack how the best minds in the business build the systems, strategy, and talent needed to create the investing platforms that are powering Indian innovation and hyper-growth.

💡 Meet the Panelists:

Vishal Gupta – Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners
Sanjay Nath – Co-Founder & Partner, Blume Ventures
Abhay Pandey – General Partner, A91 Partners

Together, they will discuss the tectonic shifts in the Indian VC/Growth landscape, while unpacking how they identify inflection points in nascent sectors, deploy capital across stages, and support founding teams looking to scale fast.

📅 Date: January 10, 2026
📍 Venue: St. Regis, Mumbai

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🌟 New Speaker Announcement! 🌟

We are thrilled to welcome Aditya Joshi as a moderator at the 30th Anniversary of the Wharton India Economic Forum (WIEF)!

Aditya Joshi is a seasoned investor and private equity leader with deep expertise in India’s markets and global capital flows. He currently serves as Managing Partner, Head of India and Head of PE for APAC at Brookfield, where he drives strategy, deal sourcing, and ex*****on across investments - shaping long-term investment outcomes and unlocking growth opportunities.

With over two decades of experience across prominent global firms including Apax Partners, Blackstone, and Morgan Stanley, Aditya brings a nuanced understanding of investment strategy, sector dynamics, and capital allocation in emerging markets.

At WIEF’s landmark 30th year, he will share powerful insights on private equity, India’s evolving investment landscape, and how capital flows are fueling entrepreneurship and economic transformation. 📊

📅 Date: January 10, 2026
📍 Venue: St. Regis, Mumbai

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🌟 WIEF 2026 Panel Announcement 🌟

⚡ Inside the Private Equity Buyout Playbook: Control, Value Creation, and Exits ⚡

At the 30th Annual Wharton India Economic Forum, join us for a flagship panel discussion on how Private Equity in India has evolved - from minority growth capital to scaled buyouts, operational value creation, and diversified exit pathways.

This panel brings together some of the most influential investors shaping India’s PE landscape to unpack what it takes to build enduring businesses, drive performance through control, and deliver exits in a changing market environment.

💡 Meet the Panelists:

Ksh*tij Sheth – Managing Director, ChrysCapital
Pavninder Singh – Partner & India Head, Bain Capital
Amit Jain – Managing Director & India Head, Carlyle
Renuka Ramnath – Founder, Managing Director & CEO, Multiples
Arun Kohli – Managing Director & Country Head, Morgan Stanley India

Together, they will discuss how deal strategies are being redefined in India, where real value creation comes from beyond financial engineering, and how funds are thinking about exits amid evolving public and private markets.

📅 Date: January 10, 2026
📍 Venue: St. Regis, Mumbai

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🌟 WIEF 2026 Panel Announcement 🌟
⚡ Navigating the Energy & Sustainability Transition: Infrastructure, Risk, and Returns 🌱

Join us at the 30th Annual Wharton India Economic Forum for a high-impact discussion on how capital, infrastructure, and policy are shaping India’s energy transition. This panel brings together seasoned leaders who are actively building, financing, and scaling sustainable platforms across the region.

💡 Meet the Panelists:

Samir Shah - Managing Partner, Peak Sustainability Ventures

Nawal Saini - Managing Partner, Brookfield

Mukund Rajan - Chairman, One Planet Partners

Together, they will explore the evolving risk–return dynamics of sustainable infrastructure, the role of long-term capital, and what it will take to power India’s next phase of growth responsibly.

📅 Date: January 10, 2026
📍 Venue: St. Regis, Mumbai

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Welcoming one of India’s most respected voices in capital markets and global investing, Ridham Desai, as a distinguished speaker at the 30th Anniversary of the Wharton India Economic Forum (WIEF)!

Mr. Desai is a highly regarded market strategist with nearly three decades of experience across Indian and global equities. He currently serves as Managing Director and Head of Equity Research at Morgan Stanley India, and has been consistently ranked among the top equity strategists in the country for his sharp macro insights and market foresight.

Renowned for his deep understanding of India’s economic cycles, capital markets, and investor behavior, Mr. Desai has played a pivotal role in shaping how global investors view India’s growth story and long-term potential.

At WIEF’s landmark 30th year, Mr. Desai will share compelling perspectives on how India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals and evolving capital market dynamics are influencing global investor sentiment and what this means for India’s position in the global investment landscape. 📈

📅 10 January 2026
📍 St. Regis, Mumbai

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Welcoming one of India’s most prolific leaders and an inspiration for women across the world, Ms. Nivruti Rai, as a distinguished speaker at the 30th Anniversary of the WIEF!

Ms. Rai is a globally respected technology leader and the recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar, India’s highest civilian award for women, for her exceptional contributions to AI, semiconductors, and rural connectivity. Her vision of maximising the world with maximum India has inspired professionals and policymakers worldwide.

She currently serves as MD & CEO of Invest India, the Government of India’s national investment facilitation agency, where she leads efforts across investment promotion, trade, and technology. Previously, as Country Head of Intel India, she spearheaded engineering excellence, ecosystem development, and talent growth—leading a 20,000-strong organisation and leveraging technology to solve large-scale societal challenges.

At WIEF’s landmark 30th year, Ms. Rai will share powerful insights on technology-led nation building, leadership, and India’s rise as a global innovation powerhouse.

📅 10 January 2026
📍 St. Regis, Mumbai

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🌟 New Speaker Announcement! 🌟

We are delighted to welcome Mr. Anant Goenka, Vice Chairman of RPG Group and President of FICCI, as a distinguished speaker at the 30th Anniversary of the Wharton India Economic Forum (WIEF).

Mr. Goenka is the Vice Chairman of the RPG Group, one of India’s most respected and diversified conglomerates with interests spanning power, FMCG, retail, media, sports, and technology. As President of FICCI, he plays a pivotal role in shaping India’s business and policy dialogue, working closely with industry and government to advance economic growth and global competitiveness.

At WIEF’s landmark 30th year, Mr. Goenka will share insights on leadership, institution-building, and India’s evolving role in the global economy.

📅 10 January 2026
📍 St. Regis, Mumbai

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