Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025
What happened
- The fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave, held by the Institute of Economic Growth with the Finance Ministry, ended on 6 October 2025; the theme was “Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times” [PIB].
- The Finance Minister said India’s growth is anchored in domestic factors, which limits the impact of external shocks [PIB].
Background
- She cited fiscal consolidation, better quality capital spending and control of inflation [PIB].
Why it matters
- Domestic demand-led growth is the argument India uses to show resilience to tariff shocks.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-10-06): the fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave, held by the Institute of Economic Growth with the Finance Ministry, ended on 6 October 2025; the theme was "Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times".
- Domestic demand-led growth is the argument India uses to show resilience to tariff shocks.
Quotable data pointThe fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave, held by the Institute of Economic Growth with the Finance Ministry, ended on 6 October 2025.
PIB: Finance: Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025, 6 Oct 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Mains: resilience of growth.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Theme of KEC 2025
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Organiser with the Finance Ministry
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Edition
Answer (d) & explanation
PIB.
Go deeper
Official source: PIB: Finance: Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025, 6 Oct 2025
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