Thakur Global Business School hosts symposium, finance conclave

Thakur Global Business School (TGBS) has successfully hosted a 2-day national level symposium and finance conclave from March 1 to 2, 2025.

The event, entitled, “India’s $35 trillion Vision: Driving Growth, Innovation, and Global Leadership”, was powered by NISM, AarthaGenix and Upstox. The Free Press Journal was the media partner, and sponsored by Navayuvak Entrepreneurs.

India’s ambition to achieve a $35 trillion economy is driven by a combination of progressive economic reforms, digital transformation, sustainable finance, infrastructure development, and human capital investment. With a growing working-age population, an expanding digital ecosystem, and increasing foreign investment, India is at a pivotal stage where strategic financial planning can accelerate its economic trajectory.

Conclaves are the integral part teaching learning process of TGBS PGDM program and the year 2025 conclave started with the opening remarks by TGBS Director Dr Shuchi Gautam followed by the address of Thakur Education Group CFO Greena Karani. Further, Kamala Kantha Raj, Chief Regulatory Officer at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), and Anirudha Sen, Senior Consultant at Tata Consultant Services, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing how a robust regulatory ecosystem and financial innovation will shape India’s trajectory. Discussions also focused on early financial literacy and the need to strengthen India’s manufacturing base for global competitiveness.

The conclave featured an esteemed panel, included Dr V.R. Narasimhan, Former Chief Regulatory Officer at National Stock Exchange and finance experts such as Vishal Attal, Executive Vice President, National Head-Institutional Sales, Kotak Asset Management Company; Milan Bavishi, Director-Content, Upstox; and Ashutosh Bhargava, Head Equity Research & Fund Manager, Nippon India Mutual Fund. The panel was moderated by the Amit Pradhan, Vice President-Partnerships & Alliances, The London Institute of Banking & Finance (India). Panellists debated India’s positioning as an economic powerhouse, emphasizing that now is the moment for global investors and talent to look toward India. A critical discussion on GDP trends took centre stage, with experts analysing India’s industrial and service sector contributions. They emphasized the serious need for India to focus on manufacturing, identifying it as a key driver for employment and exports. The panellists examined what India needed to do over the next 20-25 years to maintain economic momentum, including infrastructure development, sustainable energy adoption, and technological advancements. The rising phenomenon of reverse immigration was noted, with professionals returning to India, drawn by its growing opportunities and economic prospects. The conclave witnessed the participants from more than 20+ colleges across Mumbai region gaining valuable insights into India’s economic trajectory.

Parallel to the conclave, the National Level Symposium provided a platform for academician and students to present research papers on pressing economic and social issues. With a record turnout with more than 25+ research paper presentations which included topics on digital transformation, financial innovations, and India’s evolving role in global leadership. The symposium was chaired by Dr. Arloph John Vieira, Vice President, Bajaj Healthcare Limited, a distinguished economist and global trade expert, who provided invaluable feedback, fostering intellectual exchange and encouraging rigorous research. The symposium underscored the need for strategic long-term planning for India, focusing on technological advancement, infrastructure growth, and strengthening global trade ties over the next 20-25 years.

The panel discussion reinforced that India is not just an emerging market but a destination for investment, innovation, and economic leadership. The growing focus on manufacturing, startup culture, financial literacy, and regulatory efficiency signals a future where India is poised to become a dominant global force.

As the world watches, India’s path to economic supremacy is being paved by its proactive policy measures, technological advancements, and a robust talent pool. The Finance Conclave and National Symposium stood as a testament to this vision, inspiring management students, PGDM alumni students and professionals alike to contribute to the nation’s economic evolution.

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