Trust is emerging as a core pillar of public policy—shaping how institutions engage, how markets function, and how societies navigate change. This PAFI Roundtable with Richard Edelman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Edelman, on Trust, Technology and the Evolving Role of Business in a Changing World ensured an insightful discussion.
The session began with Richard's presentation on the Edelman Trust Barometer 2026, which examines trends shaping institutional trust in India. The presentation was followed by a moderated discussion led by Ajay Khanna, Co-Founder, PAFI.
The welcome address was delivered by Rahul Sharma, Past President and Founding Member, PAFI, Managing Director, US India Business Council (USIBC), and Ishteyaque Amjad, Past President & Managing Committee, Member, PAFI, Managing Director, Policy & Government Affairs, Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd, delivered the concluding remarks.
Vasudevan Rangarajan, Managing Director, Public and Government Affairs, Edelman India, and Rakesh Thukral, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, Edelman, added interesting insights to the discussion.
Strategic Convergence: Engagement with the Indo-Pacific and Africa – The Role of Public Policy and Public Affairs
Dialogue with V Anantha Nagewaran on Insights and Implications of the Union Budget
Panel discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27
Roundtable on India’s Readiness for Agribusiness Innovation: Regulatory Landscape and GDP Projections by 2035
Panel discussion on Indian Economy: Snapshot & Expectations Ahead
Special Dialogue with Shri Nripendra Mishra, Padma Bhushan, Chairperson of the PM Museum & Library Society, former Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust at Pradhan Mantri Sanghralaya, New Delhi
The Future of India-US Trade and Tech Partnerships
PAFI Dialogue with Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, DPIIT
Geo Economics of Trust: India-US Ties in an Age of Uncertainty
India’s evolving Free Trade Agreement (FTA) strategy and what it means for Indian businesses
Strategic Shifts: What Businesses Must Know About Global Disruptions
