World Hindu Economic Forum 2024 to Propel Bharat’s Growth and Innovation Agenda

GG News Bureau
Mumbai, 13th Dec. The World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2024 is set to begin on Friday with a series of impactful sessions aimed at advancing Bharat’s journey toward becoming a global economic leader. Hosted in Mumbai, the forum will feature key discussions on economic strategies, technological innovation, and self-reliance, with the participation of renowned leaders, policymakers, and industry experts.

The inaugural session, beginning at 10:00 AM, will open with videos and a tribute to Shri Ratan Tata. It will be followed by a welcome address from Shri Rajesh Sharma, Chairman of the WHEF 2024 Organising Committee. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis will deliver a keynote address on “Propelling Maharashtra Towards Accelerated Growth,” while Shri T.V. Mohandas Pai, Padma Shri awardee and Chairman of Aarin Capital, will speak on “Accelerating Towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.”

Day 1:

Morning Sessions

• Hindu Economy and Wisdom of Rishi by Swami Vigyananand, showcasing traditional economic wisdom and its modern applications.
• Bharat-Israel Maitri Project by Shri Yeshaya Rosenman, highlighting bilateral economic and technological collaborations.
• Goa’s Progress Towards Viksit Bharat by Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, focusing on the state’s contributions to India’s growth trajectory.

Afternoon Plenary: Resilient Capital Markets

The afternoon sessions will begin with discussions on Bharat’s growing investment appetite, chaired by Shri Nikhil Naik, featuring:

• Foreign Direct Investments and Domestic Savings by Shri Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak AMC.
• The Role of Stock Exchanges by Shri Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE.
• Regulatory Framework for Capital Market Stability by Shri V.S. Sundaresan, ED, SEBI.

Parallel Sessions

From 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM, multiple sessions will run simultaneously, addressing key sectors:

1. Renewable Energy: Discussions on solar, wind energy, and green hydrogen led by industry stalwarts like Shri Kapil Maheshwari and Dr. Srikanta Panigrahi.
2. Startups and Innovation: Strategies for scaling startups and corporate partnerships by Shri Nikhil Gupta and Shri Amey Mashelkar.
3. Defense and Aerospace: Talks on self-reliance in defense manufacturing by Shri Amit Kalyani and boosting Bharat’s defense exports by Shri Jayant Patil.
4. Pharmaceuticals: Insights into Bharat’s transformation into the “World’s Medicine Hub” by leaders like Shri Ramnarayan Parhi and Smt Sheetal Ranganathan.
5. Textiles: Focus on sustainable innovation and export potential, with keynotes by Shri Rajen Udeshi and Shri Rajendra Agarwal.
6. Real Estate: Smart cities and sustainable building practices discussed by leaders such as Shri Abhishek Lodha and Shri Niranjan Hiranandani.

Closing Sessions and Future Announcements

The day will conclude with the WHEF Launch Pad, providing a platform to ignite growth across industries. Future conference announcements include:

• WHEF 2025 in Adelaide, Australia.
• World Hindu Congress 2026 in Mumbai.
• WHEF 2027 in Kathmandu, Nepal, with prominent speakers highlighting its significance for regional economic development.

With a comprehensive agenda and participation from leaders across industries, WHEF 2024 is poised to create actionable roadmaps for Bharat’s journey toward becoming a global economic powerhouse by 2047.