Anand attended an India Leadership Council (ILC) interaction organized by The Times Group on October 22, 2026, in Gurugram.
The session featured Dr. Surjit Bhalla, economist, author and former Executive Director for India at the International Monetary Fund.
The discussion, themed “India is Growing Fast, but Is It Growing Enough?”, examined India’s economic growth, investment trends and the factors needed to sustain higher growth over the long term. The conversation explored the gap between India’s current growth trajectory and its ambition for 2047, including the role of private investment, public capital and policy predictability.
The session provided an opportunity to discuss the economic outlook for India and the conditions needed to support its next phase of growth.
