24/08/2026
Shri Ashok Kumar Lahiri, Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog, delivered the 11th Foundation Day Lecture of Bandhan Bank on “Global Uncertainties: Implications for India’s Economy and Banking Sector.”
Addressing the gathering, Shri Lahiri spoke about the evolving global landscape shaped by geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, and rapid advances in AI and digitisation, while highlighting the resilience of the Indian economy.
He emphasised the need to sustain reforms and strengthen manufacturing, investment, exports, infrastructure, skills and financial inclusion, while ensuring that innovation and technology are accompanied by resilience in the banking sector.
He expressed confidence that India’s strong economic and banking fundamentals will enable the country to navigate global uncertainties and continue its journey towards Viksit Bharat.
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