Vice-President at the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave: Theme, Date and Key Points

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan delivered the inaugural address at the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi on 3 October 2026. The conclave is scheduled for 3 to 5 October 2026 and carries the theme "Resilience in an Age of Flux". As of 4 October 2026, the inaugural address is complete, but the conclave itself is still ongoing and is due to end on 5 October.

Quick facts

What happened at the inaugural session

The Vice-President's address

According to the report, the Vice-President linked economic resilience to social resilience and said inclusion is the foundation of resilience. He also said that no citizen, enterprise or region should be left behind, and that GDP cannot be the only measure of development.

Other speakers

The report names Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat among the speakers at the event. It does not say on which day each of them spoke.

Why the theme matters

"Resilience in an Age of Flux" points to economic policy under shocks, uncertainty and institutional stability. The report says the inaugural session examined how policy can build resilience without harming growth, openness or institutional credibility. For learners, this is a useful frame for GS economy topics. It connects growth with inclusion, and stability with credibility, and it questions whether GDP alone captures development.

Exam-relevant context

Points worth noting

• The Kautilya Economic Conclave is described as an annual policy forum of the Institute of Economic Growth, held with the Ministry of Finance.
• The 5th edition is in New Delhi, 3 to 5 October 2026.
• The 2026 theme is "Resilience in an Age of Flux".
• Participants come from around 30 countries.

The name Kautilya

Kautilya is the ancient Indian thinker associated with the Arthashastra, a classical text on statecraft and economics. This explains the forum's name, though the evidence does not describe any formal link between the text and the conclave's agenda.

Static facts such as the organisers, venue, dates and theme are the usual material for factual questions. This page does not claim that any question on this event will appear in an exam.

Evidence limits

The account rests on one secondary source, a GKToday report published on 3 October 2026, the same day as the inaugural address. A linked Press Information Bureau page was supplied, but it showed "No Release Found" and gave no usable detail. The Vice-President's remarks are therefore reported as summarised by GKToday and are not checked against an official transcript. The evidence also gives no outcomes, agreements or session-wise details for 4 and 5 October. Check the organisers' or an official release for the full programme and final outcomes once the conclave ends.

FAQ

When was the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave held?

It is scheduled for 3 to 5 October 2026 in New Delhi. As of 4 October 2026 it is still in progress, so it should not be described as concluded.

Who gave the inaugural address?

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, on 3 October 2026, according to the GKToday report.

Who organises the conclave?

The report says it is organised by the Institute of Economic Growth in partnership with the Ministry of Finance.