Shaktikanta Das On India’s Growth, Resilience & Roadmap To Viksit Bharat 2047

Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, outlines India’s economic resilience, reform journey and the roadmap towards Viksit Bharat 2047 at the Kautilya Economic Conclave 2026. He highlights how governance reforms, macroeconomic stability, infrastructure investment, financial sector reforms and India’s digital public infrastructure have strengthened the economy’s ability to withstand global shocks. Das also points to India’s strong growth momentum, citing real GDP growth of 7.8% in the first quarter of the current financial year. Looking ahead, he identifies five key areas for India’s next phase of development: harnessing artificial intelligence, deepening the financial sector, strategic Atmanirbharta, sustainable development and climate leadership, and investing in human capital. He also draws parallels with Kautilya’s principles of long-term economic management, resilience and statecraft.