ET NOW GBS 2025: Prime Minister Modi to Share Key Economic Strategies
New dhile,, Divya rasthra*/The Times Group’s ET NOW Global Business Summit (GBS) is back with its 9th edition, set to take place on February 15-16, 2025, at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi. As Asia’s leading thought leadership platform, ET NOW GBS has established itself as a premier forum for driving meaningful discussions on business, policy, and global economics. This year’s theme, ‘Evolve, Emerge, Expand,’ sets the stage for forward-thinking conversations that will influence industries, economies, and societies.
Bringing together some of the world’s most influential leaders, the summit continues to serve as a catalyst for dialogue, collaboration, and policy innovation. India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will once again deliver the keynote address, offering critical insights into India’s growing role on the global stage. Last year, at GBS 2024, he laid out an ambitious 30-year roadmap for India’s rise as an economic powerhouse. One year on, that vision is taking shape, with India maintaining strong economic growth, fiscal discipline, and advancements in manufacturing, technology, and digital infrastructure.
The 2025 edition will host an exceptional lineup of global leaders and industry experts. The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, will address multilateral cooperation, economic resilience, and inclusive growth, illustrating how strategic partnerships within the Commonwealth can drive long-term sustainable progress.
Industry stalwarts will provide fresh perspectives on pressing global challenges. Raj Subramaniam, President and CEO of FedEx, will discuss the future of global trade, logistics, and supply chain resilience in an era of geopolitical shifts and digital disruptions. Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm will explore how AI, 5G, and real-time intelligence are redefining digital infrastructure and accelerating economic growth. Meanwhile, Cameron Adams, Co-Founder of Canva, will focus on the evolution of digital creativity tools and their impact on branding, storytelling, and accessibility in the digital age.
As technology reshapes industries, Omri Morgenshtern, CEO of Agoda, will shed light on the transformation of travel and tourism through digitalisation, changing consumer behaviours, and sustainable business models. World Bank Managing Director and CFO Anshula Kant will discuss the critical role of strong financial institutions in fostering inclusive growth and how strategic investments can create a more equitable global economy.
Adding to the esteemed list of participants, Devansh Jain, Executive Director of INOXGFL Group, the Energy Partner for the 11th Edition of The Times Group ET Now Global Business Summit 2025, will also be present. Mr. Jain shared, “At INOXGFL Group, we believe in the power of innovation and resilience to evolve, emerge, and expand. GBS serves as a dynamic platform for industry leaders to drive transformative growth. We are proud to support this
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initiative, fostering collaboration and sustainable progress for a brighter, more resilient future.”
Beyond thought-provoking discussions, ET NOW GBS 2025 is designed to drive real action. With compelling keynotes, strategic conversations, and dynamic panel discussions, the summit will lay out a roadmap for corporate resilience, economic agility, and policy evolution. The event will serve as a powerful platform for global collaboration, helping businesses and governments navigate the future with confidence.
Global Business Summit 2025 will play an important role in defining the strategies that will shape the next decade as the world undergoes rapid changes in economics and technology. As the hub for thought leadership and economic progress, the summit continues to provide transformative insights, influential voices, and collaborative initiatives.
About ET Edge
ET Edge an Initiative of The Times Group is India’s largest conference and thought leadership company. Since its inception in 2015, ET Edge has been at the forefront of creating unique thought leadership initiatives with the objective to empower multiple sectors, industries, and segments by dispersing critical business knowledge through strategically developed specialised conferences and summits.
ET Now Global Business Summit is among ET Edge’s flagship IPs, which strives to bring together visionaries and key global leaders through its enriched knowledge platforms to aid the symbiotic relationship between societies and businesses. Some of the other marque conference properties of ET Edge include (SDG) Sustainability Development Goals Summit, Supply Chain Summit, CX Summit, and Best Brands series.
