JIMS Kalkaji & FIEO Seminar on India @2047: Innovation, Trade & Global Competitiveness on 21 Nov 2025

JIMS Kalkaji, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), successfully organised a National Seminar on "India @2047: Building Global Competitiveness through Innovation and Trade Integration" on 21st November 2025.

Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Amit Gupta, Chairman, JIMS Group, the institution continues to fulfill its mission of shaping global business leaders who combine innovation, professionalism, and values-driven leadership.

Established in 1997, JIMS Kalkaji is the flagship institute of the JIMS Group, renowned for its excellence in management education. The institute offers AICTE-approved PGDM and PGDM (International Business) programs, both NBA-accredited, SAQS-accredited, and recognized as MBA equivalents by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

A proud member of AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), JIMS Kalkaji being the best PGDM college in Delhi is currently progressing toward achieving AACSB Accreditation-one of the world's most prestigious standards for business education quality.

With strong academic rigor, industry-aligned curriculum, and focus on experiential learning, the institute has consistently been ranked among the Top 15 Private B-Schools in India. Its collaboration with Grant Thornton Bharat further enhances the integration of classroom learning with real-world corporate exposure, preparing students to thrive in global business environments.

The seminar was inaugurated by Dr. Ajay Sahai (DG & CEO, FIEO) and graced by distinguished dignitaries including Dr. Rohit Mehtani (Head - MDP & Centre for International Negotiation, IIFT), Captain Sarabjit Butalia, Dr. Anuj Verma, (Director, JIMS Kalkaji), and Heads of Departments Dr. Navneet Gera and CA Prof. Dr. Anupama Sharma, along with faculty members.

Dr. Navneet Gera apprised the audience of India's untapped innovation potential, the need to bridge unrealized export opportunities, and the importance of reducing import dependency, particularly in electrical machinery sourced from China. Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Ajay Sahai emphasized India's promising economic trajectory and projected a $35 trillion GDP by 2047. He underscored the importance of unlocking the $210 billion export potential through strategic interventions and shed light on emerging plug-and-play industrial ecosystems, including the development of eight mega industrial parks across the country. He further elaborated on the role of disruptive technologies, job creation, and women's empowerment within the Viksit Bharat vision.

The Technical Session showcased an eminent panel of speakers: Mr. Rajesh Setia, Founder, CEO & Director, TESTPAN India Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Vanish Ahluwalia, Group Vice President, Seahorse Ship Agencies Pvt. Ltd. & Lt. Col. Shishir Hirdekar (Retd.), Strategic Project and Supply Chain Leader. The speakers provided deep insights into the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Real Intelligence (RI), the need for India's stronger integration into global value chains, and the critical role of exports as a catalyst for sustained economic growth.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from industry leaders, academicians, and PGDM/PGDM-IB students, marking a significant step toward fostering dialogue on India's long-term growth trajectory. The seminar was successfully coordinated by Dr. Navneet Gera, Ms. Shilpi Yadav (Assistant Professor), and Ms. Jasmeet Kaur (Assistant Professor), reflecting JIMS Kalkaji's commitment to promoting industry-academia partnerships and contributing to India's vision of becoming a global economic powerhouse by 2047.

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