At Davos 2026, The India Story Shines Brighter: Smriti Irani On Tech, Capital And Global Trust
The only credible measure of our seriousness will be whether the last woman, in the last village, experiences progress as a lived reality.
At BT Davos 2026, Business Today’s Group Editor Siddharth Zarabi is in an exclusive conversation with Smriti Irani, Founder & Chairperson, Alliance for Global Good: Gender Equity and Equality, on how global narratives about India are shaped and often misunderstood. Irani argues that India’s biggest challenge is not perception alone, but consistency in narrative-building in an age of constant, tech-driven breaking news. She stresses the need for coordinated messaging between government, industry, and civil society to attract sustained global investment. Irani also reflects on India’s political stability, policy cohesion, and execution capacity, highlighting how strong leadership and institutional continuity are critical in managing urbanisation, infrastructure demands, and global investor confidence.
At BT Davos 2026, Business Today’s Group Editor Siddharth Zarabi is in an exclusive conversation with Smriti Irani, Founder & Chairperson, Alliance for Global Good: Gender Equity and Equality, on women-centric policy, economic impact, and investor confidence in India. Irani counters criticism around schemes like Ladki Behen Yojana, arguing that investing in women strengthens fiscal outcomes through higher consumption, better health, and education. She explains how policies such as Mudra and SHG financing have boosted rural demand and entrepreneurship. Irani also highlights India’s political stability, governance reforms, and the urgent need to better count women’s participation in the economy, especially in the informal sector—sending a strong signal to global investors.
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In an exclusive conversation with Business Today TV at Davos 2026, Smriti Irani, Founder and Chairperson of the Alliance for Global Good: Gender Equity and Equality, shares her vision for advancing women’s empowerment on a global scale. Speaking against the backdrop of shifting geopolitics and economic uncertainty, Irani highlights why gender equity is no longer a social issue alone, but a core driver of sustainable growth and governance. She discusses the need for policy, leadership and global collaboration to move beyond intent and deliver real outcomes for women across societies. From boardrooms to grassroots, Irani makes a compelling case for equality as a strategic imperative. The conversation underscores how inclusive leadership and gender-responsive frameworks are essential to shaping a fairer and more resilient future.
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