Council for International Economic Understanding

In a volatile global environment of oil shocks & capital flow swings, the Reserve Bank of India is stabilizing the rupee through prudent strategies. Read Ashwani Mahajan, Member of Board of Governors, CIEU insights: tinyurl.com/apckjkbc #IndianEconomy #Rupee #Macroeconomics

Throwback to a powerful message on success & sacrifice. We are happy to spotlight @lekhi_meenakshi Member, Board of Governors, CIEU, sharing what success truly looks like beyond the surface. youtube.com/watch?v=5hwIGP… #CIEU #Throwback #SuccessJourney #GrowthMindset

At a recent @Cascadeglobal , @ashwani_mahajan Member, Board of Governors at CIEU, highlighted illicit trade as a structural challenge to India’s growth. #CIEU #EconomicPolicy #IllicitTrade

High reliance on imported raw materials makes India’s clean energy push challenging. The #BCF report suggests ways to strengthen energy independence. Read more: bcf.cieu.in/report/detail/… #cleanenergy #India #BCFreport #import #rawmaterials

India’s shift to cleantech is still incomplete. Without a solid backbone in R&D, and long-term strategy, adoption remains slow and partial. To thrive, India must back local innovation & improve financing. Read more: bcf.cieu.in/report/detail/… #BCF #Cleantech #Innovation #finance

India’s cleantech revolution isn’t just tech , it’s people. By 2030, solar, wind, e-mobility & green hydrogen could create 5.3 lakh jobs. Unlocking this needs focus on skilling + ₹19,300–31,600 Cr investment. Read more: tinyurl.com/mvss98z8 #CleanTech #India #CIEU #BCF

India’s pause on IDBI Bank privatization highlights a key dilemma: should disinvestment prioritize market efficiency or preserve the developmental role of PSU banks? Read more: …vernment.economictimes.indiatimes.com/blog/idbi-bank… #Disinvestment #Banking

What will it take to build a resilient, future-ready battery ecosystem for India? Demand is rising, value chains are shifting upstream, and battery chemistries are evolving all while costs fall. The next step: move beyond capacity to capability. bcf.cieu.in/report/detail/…

@ashwani_mahajan urges protecting social spending, boosting energy security and shielding the vulnerable. War-driven oil shocks are now a reality, driving inflation, slowing growth and raising instability. View the full article here: tinyurl.com/4kwdr7pk #War #oilcrisis2026

India’s clean energy shift isn’t just about generation—it’s about moving power efficiently. HVDC enables long-distance transmission with lower losses & costs. Read the full report:tinyurl.com/4pku8vyn #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #India #BCF

India’s wind sector could unlock a $10B manufacturing opportunity by 2030. But today, much of the value chain still depends on imports. Here’s what needs to change. #WindEnergy #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy

My take on freebies and rising public debt. It’s not centre, it’s states indiscipline, which is causing rising debt. But now the competition is on between centre and states and among states also.

Pleased to share that, as Area Chair of Dialogues of East and West under the Council for International Economic Understanding (CIRU), I chaired a high-level discussion on the SIDS-India partnership. Joining me on the panel were His Excellency Mr. Mohammed Nasheed, Former President of Maldives, and Mr. Amit Jain, Global SIDS Lead at the World Bank. The discussion focused on high-level South-South collaboration and actions aimed at advancing climate action and effective solutions. This session took place at the Bharat Climate Forum 2026, organized by Dalberg and CIEU. #Dalberg #DeW #CIEU #Maldives #Palau #SIDS @cieu_official @M_Lekhi @anileshmahajan @MohamedNasheed @AJ_WorldBank

UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All @DamilolaSDG7 Ogunbiyi highlighted the need to strengthen regional manufacturing to boost South–South collaboration while aligning #energy access, #climate ambition and development priorities.

💬 “We have the opportunity of bringing together infrastructure and resilience, and focusing on #adaptation and #resilience as part of our development story.” – @AmitProthi, DG, @cdri_world, speaking at the Bharat Climate Forum panel “India’s COP Moment – A Roadmap to 2028 and Beyond”. #resilientinfrastructure @cieu_official @DalbergTweet

Director General, International Solar Alliance, Mr @Ashish_Khanna, participated in the Bharat Climate Forum 2026, speaking in the session on “Commitments to Collaboration: Aligning Global Partnerships for Climate Action.” In his remarks, he underscored the need to move beyond fragmented efforts and scale implementation-driven partnerships that deliver real impact on the ground. He highlighted how solar energy remains the fastest, most inclusive pathway for #climateaction, particularly for the Global South, enabling energy access, economic growth, and resilience simultaneously. He also emphasised the role of South–South cooperation, innovative financing, and shared institutional frameworks in translating national climate ambitions into global outcomes, positioning solar as a cornerstone of collaborative climate leadership from India to the world. @DalbergTweet I @cieu_official #BharatClimateForum #ClimateLeadership #GlobalSouth #ClimateSolutions #VoicesForSolar #AmbitionToAction #Partnership #Climate #SolarForAll #ClimateChange #Collaborations #InnovativeFInancing

At the Bharat Climate Forum, I addressed a technical roundtable on India-Africa partnership for a #cleanenergy future. I highlighted opportunities for #Africa and #India to collaborate on clean technology value chains, helping meet global #climate and development ambitions.

#India has always lived in harmony with nature—guided by the timeless belief that the world is one family. @mlkhattar || @MinOfPower || @MoHUA_India || @cieu_official || @officialncrtc || @CEA_India || @beeindiadigital || @PIB_India || @mlkhattar

Pleased to be speaking at the Bharat Climate Forum 2026, #India’s flagship convening driving bold #climateaction, clean manufacturing & resilient growth. Looking forward to contributing to the discussions and helping shape solutions that deliver both climate and economic impact.

Happy to participate at the upcoming India-West Asia Dialogue hosted by @cieu_official and @ibpcdubai in Dubai. Check it out if you're around and listen to me talk about IMEC and connectivity with other highly distinguished speakers.