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CNBC-TV18 Hosts Gateway to India Leadership Corridor to Explore Growth
- •CNBC-TV18 hosted the Delhi Edition of Gateway to India: Leadership Corridor on October 14, bringing together global and Indian leaders to discuss economic growth.
- •Discussions centered on the theme Where the World Meets India’s Next Growth Story, covering artificial intelligence, global investment, renewable energy, and maritime strategy.
- •Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins highlighted India's long-term growth potential, noting expanding manufacturing footprints and engineering investments.
- •Tata Power CEO Dr. Praveer Sinha and GE Vernova T&D India CEO Sandeep Zanzaria emphasized surging power demands driven by AI, EVs, and overall economic expansion.
- •The forum also celebrated sporting excellence by honoring athletes Savita Punia, Navneet Kaur, and M.R. Poovamma for their contributions to Indian sports.
Key Questions Answered
The Delhi Edition of ‘Gateway to India: Leadership Corridor’ was hosted by CNBC-TV18 on October 14 under the theme ‘Where the World Meets India’s Next Growth Story’.
Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins stated that India offers strong long-term growth opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, and semiconductor design. He noted that Cisco is expanding its manufacturing footprint in India for global export and intends to deepen investments in engineering capabilities and digital skills.
Dr. Praveer Sinha of Tata Power noted that power demand grew by 9-10% between May and September, driven heavily by increasing needs even before AI and EV charging scale fully. Sandeep Zanzaria of GE Vernova T&D India added that transmission networks are becoming increasingly complex and require a digital layer to manage effectively alongside generation targets nearing 1,000 GW by 2035.
