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India pivot in a time of great global churn

India is positioning itself as a pragmatic leader on the global stage, bringing to the fore issues of importance to the Global South

Nations are pouring billions into chip manufacturing to ensure technological sovereignty. The global community must ensure that technology is inclusive while limiting harm (Bloomberg)

Opinion

Updated on Mar 21, 2025 07:52 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

The great inversion in artificial intelligence

AI leadership is no longer about who spends the most, but about who innovates smarter, scales faster and democratises the technology for all citizens

FILE PHOTO: Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words

Opinion

Published on Feb 25, 2025 08:02 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

The Maha Kumbh of faith is also a logistical marvel

The spectacle reflects India’s ability to honour its ancient traditions while embracing modern advancements

(FILES) Hindu holy men or Sadhus walk in a religious procession of Atal Akhara across a floating pontoon bridge, ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj on January 1, 2025. (Photo by Niharika KULKARNI / AFP) (AFP)

Opinion

Published on Jan 11, 2025 08:05 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

A road map for India to grow at 10% rate over the next three decades

Sustained growth rate of 10% can potentially see per-capita incomes increase to eight times of current levels

A focus on labour intensive manufacturing and exports can improve our current account balance. (HT File)

India News

Updated on Nov 09, 2024 09:24 AM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

Building the ecosystem for product innovation

India’s innovation ecosystem has experienced significant growth over the past decade, bolstered by increased investment in research and development, a burgeoning startup culture, and the proliferation of digital technologies.

FILE PHOTO: An employee prepares to move a heavy bar of steel inside the ArcVac ForgeCast factory, in Hooghly district, in the eastern state of West Bengal, India, April 26, 2024. REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary/File Photo (REUTERS)

Opinion

Published on Oct 10, 2024 09:16 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

Powering sustainability with battery recycle and reuse

Battery manufacturing and recycling will not only support India’s transition to a low-carbon economy but also drive economic growth by reducing dependence on imported raw materials, creating jobs, and fostering innovation

Critical minerals like lithium, copper, and cobalt are the backbone of emerging technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs), and key to reducing carbon emissions. Photographer: Abeer Khan/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

Opinion

Published on Aug 30, 2024 09:25 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant, Madhav Pai

Sports-forward India: The real Olympic goal

We must ensure a strong legacy plan that allows universalising access to sports and physical activity, with a specific focus on creating livelihoods in this space

Gurugram, India-August 13, 2024: Students performing aerobic yoga during the full dress rehearsal of 78th Independence Day Parade at Tau Devilal Stadium in sector-38 near Rajiv chowk, in Gurugram, India, on 13 August 2024. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Opinion

Published on Aug 21, 2024 09:04 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

Seize the opportunity in global capability centres

India should not lose the opportunity to become the foremost marketplace for end-to-end service delivery in the world.

FILE PHOTO: AI (Artificial Intelligence) letters and robot hand miniature in this illustration taken, June 23, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo (REUTERS)

Opinion

Updated on Jun 19, 2024 09:33 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

Riding global winds to build India’s future

Till recently, the country was playing catch-up on technology. With the impetus from government schemes, it is set to lead in emerging technology areas

We have our eyes set on the future. For instance, take the India AI Mission, with <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,372 crore allocated, or the National Quantum Mission, with <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6,000 crore allocated. (Getty Images)

Opinion

Published on Apr 15, 2024 12:10 AM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

Harnessing sports to realise Viksit Bharat

The sports and physical activity sector will be a key contributor to this transformation, where a healthy population will contribute to India’s progress

Asian Games - Hangzhou 2022 - Athletics - Olympic Sports Centre, Hangzhou, China - October 4, 2023 Member's of India's team react after winning the Men's 4X400 Relay Final REUTERS/Bryan Foo(REUTERS)

Opinion

Published on Feb 07, 2024 09:45 PM IST

ByDesh Gaurav Sekhri, Amitabh Kant

Plotting India’s rise from rule-taker to rule-maker

As India’s stock continues to rise, it is poised to play an even more influential role in future negotiations and global affairs.

A shot from the time when Prime Minister Modi hosted the G20 Summit in Delhi in the month of September. The Summit was held at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. The Summit witnessed the participation of prominent world leaders. India achieved a significant diplomatic victory following the G20 summit, where consensus was reached on a declaration despite notable disagreements concerning the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to eliminate the ‘global trust deficit.’ Additionally, he announced the African Union as a permanent member of the G20.(PM Modi's website)

Opinion

Published on Jan 19, 2024 09:38 AM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

Olympics bid will turn India into a sports hub

India must make sport and physical activity a national imperative, and bidding for the 2036 Olympics can act as a beacon.

Representative image - Olympics rings in display in Tokyo(REUTERS)

Opinion

Published on Dec 18, 2023 10:00 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

India’s G20 moment, Delhi’s resurgence

The lasting assets created during the preparations for the G20 Summit will continue to contribute to Delhi’s development and identity for years to come.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the G20 Leaders' Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 9 (AFP)

Opinion

Published on Nov 30, 2023 10:14 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

India’s DPI journey: From local innovations to global solutions

HTLS 2023: In the lead-up to the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2023, thought leaders and experts share their views on the theme of this year’s event

India’s DPI serves as a shining example of how tech can transform a country. (Shutterstock)

india news

Updated on Oct 31, 2023 03:36 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

After third world, the promise of One World

India positions itself as a bridge between the developed and developing world through the G20 Leaders’ Summit

India’s G20 presidency was spearheaded by the invaluable contribution of the developing world and emerging market (ANI)

opinion

Published on Oct 23, 2023 10:17 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

For an equal future, G20’s gender vision

The G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration 2023 is considered inclusive and visionary, emphasizing the role of women in shaping a sustainable future

G20 nations are dedicated to closing gender gaps and promoting “the full, equal, effective, and meaningful participation of women” in the economy as decision-makers (File Photo)

opinion

Published on Sep 19, 2023 10:04 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant, Susan Ferguson

In G20, India is pushing for global cooperation

As the largest democracy, India’s G20 presidency has been a watershed moment to showcase its strong commitment to multilateralism and people-centric development

opinion

Published on Jul 11, 2023 09:08 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

Yoga is a gift from India to the world. It can help transform global health

As an ancient practice with benefits in promoting mental and physical well-being, yoga has gained widespread recognition

Yoga, in fact, is an exclusively Indian concept and intervention that has taken the world by storm(HT Photo)

opinion

Updated on Jun 20, 2023 09:50 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

The private space sector can shoot for the moon

Space exploration has inspired innovation in various industries. This begs the question: What else is possible?

According to Morgan Stanley’s Space Team, the roughly $350 billion global space industry could surge to over $1 trillion by 2040.(Gene Blevins / REUTERS)

opinion

Published on Jun 16, 2023 11:55 AM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

Celebrating 100 G20 meetings across India

The G20 presidency is an exercise in diplomacy, coordination, and deep research at the highest level, and the foundations we build today will go a long way in developing a cleaner, greener, more equitable world for all

India acknowledges that addressing global challenges requires collaborative efforts, as evident in our theme Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, meaning “One Earth, One Family, One Future.” (HT PHOTO)

opinion

Updated on Apr 17, 2023 07:27 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

Digital public infra can deliver global solutions

As demonstrated by India through UPI, a carefully designed and principled DPI can provide solutions at scale to the challenges of our interconnected world. Countries should form a coalition of the willing to adopt a common framework that places data privacy at its core

Different countries may wish to adopt different models due, in part, to different starting points. Whatever the particulars of the adopted DPI might be, the principles underlying the design of the system in India remain relevant. (Pratham Gokhale/HT Archive)

opinion

Published on Mar 29, 2023 08:20 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

G20 will push for women-led growth

India, as G20 president, will further the agenda by supporting women’s digital and financial inclusion, making them equal stakeholders in development, pushing for women’s leadership and investing in the collection of gender-disaggregated data

The government has decided to place women’s empowerment at the heart of its development agenda. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme has led to a 16-point improvement in the sex ratio at birth since 2014 (HT ARCHIVE)

opinion

Published on Mar 06, 2023 07:20 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

India will set new data standards in G20 stint

Data is today the world’s most valuable resource and is essential for nuanced and effective policymaking. In its G20 presidency, India will call for modernisation of data systems and advance principles of transparency to better use data for development

As we step into India’s techade, data must be accessible to all (Shutterstock)

opinion

Published on Dec 26, 2022 07:33 AM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

At Bali G20 meet, India charted an ambitious agenda

The nation rose to the occasion as a sound leader, a meticulous solution provider and a consensus builder through its positive and constructive approach. Its ethos of harmony, inclusivity, embracing diversity and promoting dialogue will be the essence of the country’s forthcoming G20 presidency

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) and Indonesia's President Joko Widodo take part in the handover ceremony, Bali, November 16, 2022 (AFP)

opinion

Published on Nov 18, 2022 07:07 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

Kartavya to country: New Central Avenue a fitting overture to a New India, says Amitabh Kant

The conversation around a complete revamp of the Central Vista had been going on for decades. However, little was done till we finally shook off the inertia and decided to tackle the issue head-on

Our colonial legacy cannot be a millstone around our neck. The soul of a civilization lies in its architecture. The redeveloped Kartavya Path will bridge the historical past and the dynamic present. It will infuse harmony and balance by embracing the future, says Amitabh Kant (PTI)

india news

Published on Sep 09, 2022 11:52 AM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

New Vista has a sense of ownership, responsibility

The 3-km-long stretch, home to several iconic structures has been undergoing a major revival for the past two years. The Central Vista redevelopment project was a bold and timely decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

People listen to PM Narendra Modi during the inauguration of Kartavya Path near India Gate as part of the revamped Central Vista project, in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, September 8, 2022. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)

india news

Updated on Sep 09, 2022 07:00 AM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

It’s time to revisit, rethink, reshape Indian cities

The next decade is an “urban decade”. To enable this, the current decade should be dedicated to robust planning and action

Cities constitute only about 3% of the country’s land, but contribute to over 70% of the Gross Domestic Product (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

opinion

Updated on Dec 09, 2021 09:45 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

India’s leadership in the climate crisis battle

As PM Modi underlined at COP26, there is a need for “mindful and deliberate utilisation of environmental resources”.

India’s ambitious targets at COP26 should be studied in the context of India’s consistent domestic push towards clean technologies (ANI)

opinion

Updated on Nov 16, 2021 07:24 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

One billion doses: India’s leadership role in the world

At a time when developed nations have shied away from taking the lead, India has been attempting to bridge this divide

India’s efforts in ensuring vaccine equality need to be lauded, as it is taking responsibility which should have rightly been taken by the developed world (HT PHOTO)

opinion

Updated on Oct 20, 2021 06:00 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

Asset monetisation holds the key to value creation in infrastructure

In order to give the needed fillip to the monetisation initiative, three aspects need concerted efforts and interventions — a relentless focus on implementation; developing brownfield models and frameworks; and driving the states and partnering with them in undertaking monetisation in a structured manner

India has made massive strides in creating a mesh of infrastructure in recent years. For most sectors, this has been driven by public funding. Today, India holds one of the largest brownfield stocks of fixed assets in the world. (HT Archive)

opinion

Updated on Aug 30, 2021 04:23 PM IST

ByAmitabh Kant

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India is positioning itself as a pragmatic leader on the global stage, bringing to the fore issues of importance to the Global South

AI leadership is no longer about who spends the most, but about who innovates smarter, scales faster and democratises the technology for all citizens

The spectacle reflects India’s ability to honour its ancient traditions while embracing modern advancements

Sustained growth rate of 10% can potentially see per-capita incomes increase to eight times of current levels

India’s innovation ecosystem has experienced significant growth over the past decade, bolstered by increased investment in research and development, a burgeoning startup culture, and the proliferation of digital technologies.

Battery manufacturing and recycling will not only support India’s transition to a low-carbon economy but also drive economic growth by reducing dependence on imported raw materials, creating jobs, and fostering innovation

We must ensure a strong legacy plan that allows universalising access to sports and physical activity, with a specific focus on creating livelihoods in this space

India should not lose the opportunity to become the foremost marketplace for end-to-end service delivery in the world.

Till recently, the country was playing catch-up on technology. With the impetus from government schemes, it is set to lead in emerging technology areas

The sports and physical activity sector will be a key contributor to this transformation, where a healthy population will contribute to India’s progress

As India’s stock continues to rise, it is poised to play an even more influential role in future negotiations and global affairs.

India must make sport and physical activity a national imperative, and bidding for the 2036 Olympics can act as a beacon.

The lasting assets created during the preparations for the G20 Summit will continue to contribute to Delhi’s development and identity for years to come.

HTLS 2023: In the lead-up to the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2023, thought leaders and experts share their views on the theme of this year’s event

India positions itself as a bridge between the developed and developing world through the G20 Leaders’ Summit

The G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration 2023 is considered inclusive and visionary, emphasizing the role of women in shaping a sustainable future

As the largest democracy, India’s G20 presidency has been a watershed moment to showcase its strong commitment to multilateralism and people-centric development

As an ancient practice with benefits in promoting mental and physical well-being, yoga has gained widespread recognition

Space exploration has inspired innovation in various industries. This begs the question: What else is possible?

The G20 presidency is an exercise in diplomacy, coordination, and deep research at the highest level, and the foundations we build today will go a long way in developing a cleaner, greener, more equitable world for all

As demonstrated by India through UPI, a carefully designed and principled DPI can provide solutions at scale to the challenges of our interconnected world. Countries should form a coalition of the willing to adopt a common framework that places data privacy at its core

India, as G20 president, will further the agenda by supporting women’s digital and financial inclusion, making them equal stakeholders in development, pushing for women’s leadership and investing in the collection of gender-disaggregated data

Data is today the world’s most valuable resource and is essential for nuanced and effective policymaking. In its G20 presidency, India will call for modernisation of data systems and advance principles of transparency to better use data for development

The nation rose to the occasion as a sound leader, a meticulous solution provider and a consensus builder through its positive and constructive approach. Its ethos of harmony, inclusivity, embracing diversity and promoting dialogue will be the essence of the country’s forthcoming G20 presidency

The conversation around a complete revamp of the Central Vista had been going on for decades. However, little was done till we finally shook off the inertia and decided to tackle the issue head-on

The 3-km-long stretch, home to several iconic structures has been undergoing a major revival for the past two years. The Central Vista redevelopment project was a bold and timely decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The next decade is an “urban decade”. To enable this, the current decade should be dedicated to robust planning and action

As PM Modi underlined at COP26, there is a need for “mindful and deliberate utilisation of environmental resources”.

At a time when developed nations have shied away from taking the lead, India has been attempting to bridge this divide

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