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CNBC-TV18 Hosts Gateway to India Forum to Shape Economic Future
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Firstpost•19-10-2026, 14:17
CNBC-TV18 Hosts Gateway to India Forum to Shape Economic Future
- •CNBC-TV18 hosted the Delhi Edition of Gateway to India Leadership Corridor on October 14, bringing together leaders from government, global corporations, industry, and sport.
- •The forum centered on the theme Where the World Meets India Next Growth Story, exploring strategic priorities for sustained economic competitiveness.
- •Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins highlighted India strong long-term growth opportunities, noting expanding manufacturing and investments in digital skills.
- •McKinsey Asia Chairman Gautam Kumra emphasized that speed, supply chain resilience, and technology are top priorities in the new global investment landscape.
- •Tata Power CEO Dr. Praveer Sinha and GE Vernova T&D India CEO Sandeep Zanzaria discussed surging power demand driven by economic growth, AI, and energy transition.
Key Questions Answered
The Delhi Edition of the leadership forum was centred on the theme 'Where the World Meets India’s Next Growth Story' and explored strategic priorities to translate economic momentum into sustained competitiveness.
Chuck Robbins stated that India offers strong long-term growth opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, and semiconductor design, noting that Cisco's manufacturing footprint is expanding with increased exports.
Sandeep Zanzaria noted that India's energy transition requires complex digital layers for transmission networks, while Dr. Praveer Sinha highlighted that power demand grew by nearly 9-10% between May and September, positioning the country well to handle future growth.
