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This series builds real engagement between Kuwait and India’s key players
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It promotes smart talks on partnerships, new teamwork paths, and shared goals for growth, fresh ideas, and green progress under Viksit Bharat 2047 and Vision 2035
The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has started a fresh series of talks called “Viksit Bharat 2047: India-Kuwait Dialogues”. Launched on Thursday in Kuwait City, this platform aims to showcase India – or Bharat – in all its forms. It encourages open chats, idea-sharing, and stronger links between the two nations, from friendships to business deals.
Future events will bring in experts from many areas, such as government officials, investors, creators, artists, top thinkers, chefs, fashion and jewellery makers, writers, sports stars, and film figures.
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The first talk teamed up with the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC) in Kuwait. Dr Rajat Kathuria, Dean of Shiv Nadar University and a leading economist, gave the keynote speech
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Titled ‘India’s steady growth amid global challenges’, it drew over 100 guests, including economists, business heads, investors, diplomats, and journalist
India’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Paramita Tripathi, opened the event. She praised India’s booming economy – the fastest-growing major one worldwide – and predicted it will hit a $5 trillion size by 2030. She linked India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision with Kuwait’s Vision 2035, spotting chances for joint investments, tech teamwork, and shared policy lessons to boost South-South ties.
Dr Kathuria explained India’s reliable GDP rise and solid economic signs. He discussed the Union Budget 2026, unveiled on 1 February by the Finance Minister. It stresses steady, fair growth, smart spending, and long-term strength. This opens doors for overseas investors, including from Kuwait. He pointed to India’s huge customer base, strong local buying power, and big government spends on infrastructure like roads, trains, ports, airports, and metros. These steps invite private firms to join in.
A lively Q&A followed, with questions on handling world economic ups and downs, business reforms, easier trading, and growing trade with Kuwait. Guests asked about chances in infrastructure, green energy, manufacturing, and digital tech, plus steady rules for investors.
Kaizar Shakir, IBPC Kuwait Chairman, cheered the Budget 2026’s forward-thinking steps. He said they match Kuwait’s Vision 2035 perfectly, calling for deeper ties in economy and tech.
