Notes from Davos

The sun took a day off in Davos on the last two days, leaving the town wrapped in a grey shroud of cold and the ski resort shining with fresh snow. For me, Day two began with the CII Breakfast Session on “Driving Innovation and Talent,” where India’s emergence as a global hub for Global Capability Centres took the spotlight. These themes aligned perfectly with the Accredited Session on Women at the Fulcrum of Global Economies, which emphasized the economic potential of gender inclusivity – a focus that resonates deeply with India’s commitment to fostering equitable development. On Day three, the focus on India was even more pronounced at the Congress Centre with parleys on India’s Economic Blueprint and how we can continue to drive global growth. Bringing the Indian perspective, Union Railways, Electronics & Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined India’s economic strategy based on the four crucial pillars of public investment in infrastructure; focus on innovation and manufacturing, inclusive growth, as well as simplification.