5th Kautilya Economic Conclave to be held 3â5 October 2026 on 'Resilience in an Age of Flux'
The Finance Ministry announced on 1 October 2026 that the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave, organised by the Institute of Economic Growth with the Ministry, will be held in New Delhi from 3 to 5 October 2026 under the theme 'Resilience in an Age of Flux'.
Summary
The 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2026) will bring together policymakers, economists and experts in New Delhi from 3 to 5 October 2026, including over 80 international participants from about 30 countries. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan is to give the inaugural address and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address a plenary on 'India's Economic Priorities'. The conclave is an initiative of the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), founded by Prof. V.K.R.V. Rao in 1952, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance.
Key facts
- Edition
- 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2026)
- Dates / place
- 3â5 October 2026, New Delhi
- Theme
- Resilience in an Age of Flux
- Organiser
- Institute of Economic Growth with Ministry of Finance
- Inaugural address
- Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
- IEG
- Founded 1952 by Prof. V.K.R.V. Rao
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the theme of the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave (3â5 October 2026)?
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Correct answer: B â Resilience in an Age of Flux
KEC 2026 is being held under the theme 'Resilience in an Age of Flux'.
The Kautilya Economic Conclave is an initiative of which institution, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance?
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Correct answer: B â Institute of Economic Growth
The Kautilya Economic Conclave is an initiative of the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), founded by Prof. V.K.R.V. Rao in 1952, with the Ministry of Finance.