Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC) Comprehensive Overview
The Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC) is an annual flagship international forum co-organized by the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) and the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Established to foster evidence-based dialogue across countries, KEC brings together global central bank governors, finance ministers, economists, and policy visionaries.
๐๏ธ Convening Bodies
Institute of Economic Growth (Est. 1952) & Ministry of Finance, Govt of India.
๐ Primary Venue
Taj Palace, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi, India.
๐ Next Edition
KEC 2026 (5th Edition): October 3โ5, 2026.
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View All Press Releases โFourth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025) with the theme โSeeking Prosperity in Turbulent Timesโ concluded successfully in New Delhi
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to inaugurate fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025) โ theme: Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times
3rd edition of Kautilya Economic Conclave 2024 concludes in New Delhi
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to inaugurate fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025) with theme โSeeking Prosperity in Turbulent Timesโ in New Delhi from 3rd-5th October, 2025
Fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025) with the theme โSeeking Prosperity in Turbulent Timesโ concluded successfully in New Delhi
Fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025) with the theme โSeeking Prosperity in Turbulent Timesโ concluded successfully in New Delhi
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to inaugurate fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025) โ theme: Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times
The Economic Times โ Kautilya Economic Conclave Opening & Plenary Special
The Economic Times โ Kautilya Economic Conclave Opening & Plenary Special
Business Standard โ Global Economic Growth & Policy Sessions at KEC 2025
Keynote Address on Viksit Bharat @ 2047 & Global South Aspirations
Inaugural Speech on Capital Expenditure & Digital Public Infrastructure
Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times
๐ 3โ5 October 2025 | ๐ Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi, India
The Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC) is an annual flagship initiative jointly convened by the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) and the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, to foster dialogue across and between countries to promote better understanding on contemporary national and global challenges.
๐๏ธ Ministry of Finance
Serving as the Indian Treasury Department, managing taxation, financial legislation, capital markets, Centre-State finances, and Union Budget across six departments.
๐ Institute of Economic Growth
Established in 1952/1958, IEG is a recognized Centre of Excellence in economic research and designated training institute for Indian Economic Service (IES) officers.
๐ Conclave Leadership
Guided by N.K. Singh (President IEG & Chair 15th Finance Comm.), Dr. Michael D. Patra (Board Chair IEG), and Prof. Bharat Ramaswami (Professor & Convener, IEG).
Chronology of Conclave Themes (2022โ2025)
โRedefining the Futureโ
Held against the backdrop of a still-recovering world economy. Examined pandemic impacts, supply chain disruptions, and Indiaโs global positioning.
โNavigating a World on Fireโ
Reflected growing geopolitical disorder, peaking global inflation, and fragmentation challenges facing emerging markets.
โThe Indian Eraโ
Celebrated Indiaโs emergence as a pivotal voice for the Global South, MDB reforms, green transition financing, and AI governance toward Developed India 2047.
โSeeking Prosperity in Turbulent Timesโ
Addressed 21st-century realities of global financial governance, strategic autonomy, Asian growth dynamics, youth skilling, and climate resilience.
Key Strategic Questions Addressed at KEC 2025
- โข What does prosperity mean in a fractured global order?
- โข How can Global South nations adapt to rising uncertainty?
- โข What strategies safeguard strategic autonomy in an era of protectionism?
- โข How can MDB mandates be reoriented for climate resilience & debt relief?
- โข What role will Asian economies play in reshaping global governance?
- โข What are AI's implications for employment, productivity, and public policy?
Eminent Global Participants & Speakers
Over 50 eminent international economists from 25+ countries: Gita Gopinath (IMF First Deputy MD), Anne Krueger (former IMF First Deputy MD), Nicholas Stern (LSE), Eswar Prasad (Cornell Univ.), Martin Raiser (World Bank), Jean-Claude Trichet (former ECB President), Mari Elka Pangestu (Indonesia Special Advisor), Larry Kramer (President LSE), Andrรฉs Velasco (LSE School of Public Policy), and V. Anantha Nageswaran (CEA India).