Speaking
I speak to conferences, boardrooms, and campuses about the forces shaping the economy and education — translating complex trends into clear, useful ideas an audience can act on. Talks are tailored to the room, whether it’s a CEO offsite, an industry summit, a policy forum, or a convocation.
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Topics I speak on
The Indian economy
Where it is and where it's headed — growth, inflation, jobs, the budget, and what the numbers really mean.
From emerging to developed
What it takes for India and other emerging economies to make the leap — and what stands in the way.
The new global order
Trade wars, tariffs, and geopolitics — and how a reconfiguring world reshapes India's choices.
The future of higher education
How universities must change, and what AI means for teaching, learning, and thinking.
Work, jobs & the gender gap
Why so many Indians — and most women — remain outside the labor force, and what can change it.
Thinking about uncertainty
Making decisions, and educating the next generation, for a future we can't fully predict.
Every talk is adapted to your audience and theme — tell me what you need and I’ll shape it.
Formats
- Keynote addresses and plenaries
- Fireside chats and moderated conversations
- Panels — as speaker or moderator
- Masterclasses and workshops for leadership teams and faculty
- Convocation and commencement addresses
Selected engagements
- Keynote, LEO Economics Conference 2026, Plaksha University
- Plenary, 70th-anniversary conference, BIT Mesra
- Invited talks at the Delhi School of Economics, CAFRAL (an RBI institute), and the University of Hyderabad
- BW Education Summit and the THE Innovation & Impact Summit
- Global Finance Conclave, O. P. Jindal Global University
- Attendee and commentator, World Economic Forum, Davos (50th Annual Meeting)
- Convener, the annual Shiv Nadar University Macroeconomics Conference (founded 2020)
On air
Regular economic commentary on BBC World News, CNBC-TV18, Zee Business, and Korean Radio TBS, and podcasts including The Hindu’s In Focus and How India’s Economy Works. A selection is on the Writing & Commentary page and my YouTube channel.
Bring clarity to your next event
Tell me your theme, audience, and date — I’ll come back quickly on fit and availability.