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PAFI Dialogues 2025

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Panel discussion on Indian Economy: Snapshot & Expectations Ahead

Panellists: 

- Ashok Malik, Partner and Chair (India), The Asia Group

- Prachi Mishra, Professor of Economics, Director and Head, Isaac Center for Public Policy, Ashoka University

- Pranab Dhal Samanta, Executive Editor (Politics), The Economic Times

- Rahul Ahluwalia, Founding Director, Foundation for Economic Development

Moderator:  Ajay Khanna, Co-Founder, PAFI, Advisor, Strategist, Professor of Practice, Independent Director

Welcome Address: Rahul Sharma, Past President & Founding Member, PAFI
Managing Director, US India Business Council (USIBC)

Vote of Thanks: Rakesh Dubey, Managing Committee Member, PAFI
Director - Global Government Affairs, Carlyle Group


Panellists shared their perspective on the economy's trajectory and expectations for the upcoming budget. The discussion revolved around the outlook for the year ahead amid the latest geopolitical events and the analysis of core economic markers: GDP, employment and investment. The moderated Q&A session sparked an insightful exchange of dialogue between panel members and the audience.

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