Chief Economic Advisor speaks at BSE session on markets, in a growing India

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Ltd hosted a session titled Resilient Markets, Growing India: The Road Ahead for 2026 and Beyond, in New Delhi recently.

The event featured a keynote address from Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) to the Government of India, and a special address by Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

Sundararaman Ramamurthy, Managing Director of BSE Ltd delivered the welcome address.  

The session underscored India’s resilient economic growth, deepening capital markets, and investor optimism heading into 2026.

Addressing macroeconomic prospects, Dr. Nageswaran emphasized India’s strong fundamentals and growth trajectory, despite the uncertainties surrounding trade tariffs.

He said: “India remains a bright spot amid global uncertainty, with a robust 6.5 percent growth rate, improved fiscal health, strong domestic demand, and structural reforms fostering resilience. Despite global headwinds, India’s economy is well-positioned for sustained growth, leveraging technology, infrastructure development, and demographic advantages to maintain momentum.”

Echoing a similarly optimistic view on the capital markets, Raamdeo Agrawal said: “India is entering a multi-trillion-dollar growth phase where both the economy and the equity markets are set to compound in unprecedented ways. With rising household financial assets, deepening participation and strong market institutions, we are building one of the world’s most robust and opportunity-rich capital markets. The next decade belongs to investors who stay disciplined and participate in India’s growth story.”

Highlighting the strength of India’s economy and capital markets, Ramamurthy, said: “India’s economy has shown remarkable resilience amid global challenges, supported by progressive government measures that strengthened fundamentals and boosted confidence. Capital markets remain a pillar of long-term wealth creation, driven by proactive and collaborative actions by the regulator to ensure transparency and stability. As India moves towards Viksit Bharat, deep reforms, strong domestic participation, and technology will power inclusive and sustainable growth. BSE is committed to enabling capital formation in a sustainable and innovative manner.”

The dialogue reinforced India’s position as a dynamic, high-potential economy and highlighted the critical role of capital markets in driving inclusive and sustainable growth for the years ahead.

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