High-level Roundtable on Indian AI Start-ups: Prospects and Constraints

Pahlé India Foundation (PIF), in collaboration with the AI Knowledge Consortium and India House, successfully convened a high-level roundtable titled “Indian AI Start-ups: Prospects and Constraints.” As the digital economy becomes the cornerstone of India’s journey toward Viksit Bharat, this roundtable serves as a critical dialogue platform ahead of the upcoming India–AI Impact Summit 2026.…

Post-Budget Analysis on Union Government Finances & Fiscal Strategies (Budget 2026–27)

Context The discussion took place against a backdrop of heightened global uncertainty—geopolitical tensions, fragmented trade architecture, and slowing global growth. India’s fiscal strategy was examined in light of its long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, with emphasis on balancing growth ambitions and fiscal prudence. Key Fiscal Highlights Fiscal Consolidation Fiscal deficit target set at 4.3%…

High-level roundtable on a critical question: “What Happened to the Last Decile in the Last Decade?”

What does India’s growth truly look like when we move past topline indicators and examine the full consumption distribution? PIF recently convened a closed-door, high-level roundtable on the question: “What Happened to the Last Decile in the Last Decade?” Drawing on the newly released HCES 2023–24 microdata, PIF presented original analysis revealing a profound structural shift in India’s…

High-level Roundtable on decarbonising heavy industry and transportation in partnership with MUFG

In collaboration with MUFG, PIF convened a high-level roundtable to explore practical pathways for decarbonising heavy industry and transportation—two of the most “hard-to-abate” sectors in our journey toward Net Zero. The discussion, opened by our Chairperson, Dr Rajiv Kumar, underscored a critical reality: India’s growth ambitions must be seamlessly aligned with cleaner industrial pathways. We…

High-level Roundtable on India-Japan collaboration in waste management in partnership with MUFG

In partnership with MUFG, PIF hosted a High-level Roundtable in New Delhi to advance the conversation on India-Japan collaboration in waste management. Chaired by Dr. Rajiv Kumar, the session brought together a powerhouse of policymakers, industry veterans, and civil society leaders to bridge the gap between shared intent and practical action. Key themes included: Integrated…