At BT Davos 2026, Business Today TV hosts an insightful conversation with Nadir Godrej, Chairperson, Godrej Industries Group, on the Spirit of Dialogue in an increasingly contested world. As geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation and policy uncertainty reshape the global economy, the session explores the importance of multilateral cooperation, leadership responsibility and systemic resilience. The discussion also examines India’s approach to building domestic strength through manufacturing, digital infrastructure and skills, while navigating global disruptions. Nadir Godrej shares perspectives on sustaining growth, policy stability, and the role of technology and AI in shaping a more stable and inclusive global economic future.
AT BT Davos 2026, Yoshua Bengio, Professor at the University of Montreal and widely regarded as one of the godfathers of modern AI, offers a candid and deeply thought-provoking conversation on the future of artificial intelligence. From the breathtaking pace of AI advances to rising concerns around safety, ethics and geopolitical rivalry, Bengio examines whether the world is truly prepared for what lies ahead. The discussion explores AI as a potential arms race, risks of misaligned systems, concentration of power, and whether today’s AI boom signals a bubble or a lasting transformation. With a sharp focus on global governance and emerging economies, the session confronts the most urgent AI choices facing world leaders today.
Veteran actor Avinash Yelandur shares his thoughts on the game of golf and the lessons it teaches about focus and dedication. From following legends like Tiger Woods to enjoying the addictive thrill of the sport, Avinash explains how golf mirrors acting—both requiring patience, concentration, and relentless practice. Watch as he dives into why “Focus is the name of the game” both on the green and on screen.
At BT Davos 2026, Pralhad Joshi, Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, outlines India’s clean-energy strategy and its ambition to lead the global transition. The conversation focuses on how India is using platforms like the World Economic Forum to drive international cooperation, signal policy certainty, and attract long-term capital into renewables. From India’s decade-long vision aligned with global climate goals to the investment pipeline across solar, wind, green hydrogen and storage, the session unpacks what’s next. Key themes include grid stability, infrastructure modernisation, emerging technologies, and the policy and regulatory mechanisms designed to ease market entry and boost FDI—culminating in the ministry’s top priorities to make India a global clean-energy hub.
India is firmly on track to meet its ambitious target of 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030, according to Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, speaking at BT Davos 2026. In conversation with Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today, and Rajdeep Sardesai, Consulting Editor, India Today TV, the minister revealed that India’s installed renewable capacity has already crossed 260 gigawatts, with 49 gigawatts added in the last calendar year alone. He highlighted policy reforms, private sector participation, decentralised renewable energy expansion and the inclusion of nuclear power—including small modular reactors—as part of India’s broader clean energy strategy. Emphasising that India accounts for 17% of the world’s population but only around 4% of global emissions, Joshi said the country is emerging as a global leader in the energy transition while maintaining growth and energy security.
As concerns grow in India over jobs, data access and the absence of a home-grown large language model, Christopher Lehane, Chief Global Affairs Officer at OpenAI, addresses the debate at BT Davos 2026. In conversation with Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today, and Rajdeep Sardesai, Consulting Editor, India Today TV, Lehane explains why only a few countries currently have the capacity to build frontier AI models at scale—and why that may not be the most important question. Comparing artificial intelligence to electricity and the printing press, he argues that India’s true opportunity lies in building on top of AI through widespread literacy, training and adoption. From empowering small businesses to expanding productivity across industries, Lehane outlines how AI can help India make the leap towards becoming the world’s largest middle-class economy, provided the country invests in AI literacy for students and mid-career workers alike.
As geopolitical risks rise, global businesses are being forced to rethink China exposure. With Taiwan tensions simmering and President Xi determined to secure strategic dominance, companies heavily reliant on China face growing uncertainty. That shift is increasingly benefiting India, now seen as the natural alternative in global supply chains. However, the opportunity comes with a warning: AI-driven automation could hollow out traditional outsourcing and tech jobs that once defined India’s advantage. At a broader level, the debate exposes a deeper reality — the world is moving toward a G2 order, with China and the US as rival poles of power. America’s reluctance to accept this shift, combined with trade realignments and technology disruption, is reshaping global economics - and placing India at a critical crossroads.
As money floods into digital marketing, a bigger question looms: is the art of storytelling dying? With attention spans shrinking to seconds, brands are being forced to rethink how they communicate impact in an AI-driven world. From ultra-short ads and hyper-personalisation to machines that can outthink humans, creativity is facing its biggest test yet. While many believe human imagination will remain the ultimate differentiator, others warn that AI, quantum computing and advanced automation could change everything. Beyond advertising, these technologies will reshape efficiency, healthcare, geopolitics and global growth. In a world marked by uncertainty, inflation and geopolitical tensions, this conversation explores whether humans can stay ahead - and why India could be one of the biggest winners in the AI era.
As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, concerns are growing over its impact on jobs—especially in India’s IT and IT-enabled services sector, one of the country’s largest employers and export earners. At BT Davos 2026, Christopher Lehane, Chief Global Affairs Officer at OpenAI, speaks with Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today, and Rajdeep Sardesai, Consulting Editor, India Today TV, on whether AI will displace traditional back-office roles or empower them to do more. Lehane addresses the slowdown in net job additions across Indian IT firms, the rise of AI-led projects and acquisitions, and the critical “capability gap” facing legacy companies. He argues that while some roles will inevitably transition, AI is more likely to make back offices more powerful—creating new opportunities for companies that successfully integrate AI into their systems. A must-watch conversation on the future of work, technology and India’s economic growth.
As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in everyday life, questions around ethics, regulation and safety are taking centre stage. At BT Davos 2026, Christopher Lehane, Chief Global Affairs Officer at OpenAI, speaks with Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today, and Rajdeep Sardesai, Consulting Editor, India Today TV, on how OpenAI is approaching the responsible development of AI. Lehane outlines the push towards global safety standards through emerging AI safety institutes, the importance of regulation that enables innovation while protecting users, and OpenAI’s growing focus on children’s safety through age-appropriate models and parental controls. He also highlights the need for AI systems to be culturally and linguistically localised, particularly in a diverse country like India. A crucial conversation on how AI can be powerful, inclusive and safe—if built and governed responsibly.
On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Rajdeep Sardesai, Consulting Editor, India Today, spoke with Gideon Rachman, Associate Editor and Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator at the Financial Times, and Ishaan Tharoor, Global Affairs Columnist at The Washington Post. The conversation focused on the rise of strongman politics and growing global unpredictability. Both warned that the world is entering a prolonged phase of noise, conflict, and uncertainty. Drawing sharp parallels, the panel described U.S. President Donald Trump’s transactional leadership style as resembling a “mafia boss” model, arguing it may deliver brief calm but ultimately fuels instability, undermining democratic norms and global order.
At Davos 2026, World Economic Forum President Børge Brende tells Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today and Rajdeep Sardesai, consulting editor, India Today TV that the world is living through an unusual phase where conflict and cooperation coexist. As tensions rise—from Iran’s presence at Davos to ongoing wars in Gaza and Ukraine—Brende notes that global growth has proven more resilient than expected. Contrary to fears last year that geopolitical confrontations would derail the economy, growth has strengthened, driven by frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence. While global trade is expanding more slowly, Brende argues that technology-led investment is emerging as a new growth engine. He adds that cooperation is increasingly bilateral rather than multilateral, describing today’s reality as “cooperation in a very competitive world.
At BT Davos 2026, Business Today TV hosts an in-depth conversation with Mukesh Aghi, President & CEO, US‑India Strategic Partnership Forum. As geopolitical tensions, supply-chain realignments and economic uncertainty reshape the global order, the session examines the evolving strength of the US–India strategic partnership. The discussion focuses on trade, technology collaboration, investment flows and policy alignment, and how both nations can work together to drive growth, resilience and innovation. Mukesh Aghi shares insights on why the US–India relationship is emerging as a key stabilising force in a contested global economy.
AT BT Davos 2026 LIVE, Sir Martin Sorrell, Executive Chairman of S4Capital and one of the world’s most influential voices in advertising and business, shares a sharp and insightful perspective on India’s growing global importance. In this exclusive conversation, he reflects on India’s powerful presence at the World Economic Forum and its rising influence in shaping global business, technology and geopolitics. Sir Martin unpacks the drivers behind India’s growth story from economic momentum to innovation and explains why the country is increasingly central to the global narrative. A compelling dialogue on India’s ascent and its strategic role in the world economy.
At BT Davos 2026, Business Today TV hosts a forward-looking conversation with C. Vijayakumar, CEO & Managing Director, HCLTech. As technology reshapes global growth amid geopolitical uncertainty, the session explores the future of digital transformation, AI-led services, and resilient global supply chains. The discussion focuses on how enterprises are rethinking technology investments, talent, and innovation in a rapidly evolving world. Vijayakumar shares insights on India’s role as a global technology partner and how IT services firms can drive growth, trust, and long-term value in a contested global economy.
AT BT Davos 2026, Christopher Lehane, Chief Global Affairs Officer at OpenAI, offers a wide-ranging and candid view on the future of artificial intelligence and OpenAI’s global priorities. The conversation explores how critical AI and automation are for countries like India, the breathtaking speed of recent AI advances, and whether institutions and societies are truly prepared for what lies ahead. Lehane addresses the intensifying global AI race, concerns around safety, ethics and an emerging arms-race mindset, as well as risks of misaligned AI behaviour. The discussion also examines concentration of AI power, investment hype versus long-term value, priorities for emerging economies, and what global leaders must urgently decide to ensure AI benefits humanity responsibly.
On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Rajdeep Sardesai, Consulting Editor, India Today, spoke with Gideon Rachman, Associate Editor and Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator at the Financial Times, on where global disruptions leave countries like India. Rachman said the uncertain world order presents both risks and opportunities for New Delhi. As global powers look to diversify partnerships amid unpredictability in U.S. policy and rising geopolitical tensions, India’s scale, economic strength, and strategic autonomy position it as an essential partner. While India may avoid formal alliances, Rachman believes global engagement with India will intensify across trade, security, and diplomacy.
At BT Davos 2026, this high-level conversation examines how geopolitics, power shifts, and technology are redefining global trade. Kimberley Botwright, Deputy Head of the Centre for Regions, Trade & Geopolitics at the World Economic Forum, explores whether geopolitics has become the dominant force shaping tariffs, supply chains, and investment flows. The discussion will tackle the rise of trade blocs, competition over energy, AI and infrastructure, and the role of emerging markets in setting—not just following—global rules. With a spotlight on MENA and the widening North–South gap, the session asks what can realistically be fixed now and what WEF 2026 must deliver to remain relevant.
At Davos 2026, World Economic Forum President Børge Brende joins Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today and Rajdeep Sardesai, consulting editor, India Today TV in an exclusive conversation on the growing fault lines shaping global geopolitics. From rising confrontation between the United States and Europe over Greenland to fears of escalating trade wars, Brende explains why the world is facing its most complex geopolitical environment since 1945. He weighs the shrinking space for dialogue against increasing unilateralism and coercion, while pointing to past breakthroughs between the US and China as signs that diplomacy can still work. Listen in
AT BT Davos 2026, Gideon Rachman, Associate Editor and Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator at the Financial Times, and Ishaan Tharoor, Global Affairs Columnist at the Washington Post, come together for a live, incisive conversation on global affairs. The discussion examines shifting power dynamics, geopolitical tensions and the return of Trump tariffs and protectionism. From trade wars to strategic rivalry, the session unpacks how economic nationalism is reshaping global politics, markets and alliances, and what it means for international stability in an increasingly fragmented world.
VinFast India is stepping up its India push with plans to launch one new product every six months, including a 7-seater MPV and a two-wheeler. India CEO Tapan Ghosh says the company has committed $1 billion in investments, with $500 million already deployed for a 50,000-unit four-wheeler manufacturing capacity. He adds that continued government incentives are crucial as EV penetration in India remains just 4%.
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