SJM leader moots greater industry role in shaping country’s future
Highlights emerging global economic shifts alongside the structural strengths of India
R Sundaram, Dr Ravindra Sannareddy addressing the audience.
Hyderabad: India’s economic future will depend on strengthening domestic capabilities, fostering innovation-led growth, and ensuring policy stability, according to eminent Chartered Accountant economic thought leader and National Convener of Swadeshi Jagaran Manch R Sundaram, who addressed industry leaders in Sri City on Friday.
Welcoming the guest, Dr Ravindra Sannareddy, Managing Director of Sri City, underscored the value of continuous interaction with domain experts to help industry leaders stay aligned with evolving policy and economic environments.
He also commended the efforts of Swadeshi Jagaran Manch in promoting local manufacturing and reducing dependence on imports.
Speaking on “Indian Economy: The Way Forward in a Changing Global Scenario,” Sundaram R outlined major global economic transitions while highlighting the structural strengths of India. He emphasised self-reliance, resilient supply chains, and stronger domestic value creation, while urging greater industry participation in shaping the country’s future growth path.
He described the US–India trade relationship as evolving cooperation balancing market access, domestic protection, and long-term strategic economic interests globally.
He observed that India’s sustained economic strength will depend on empowering local industry and aligning policy, innovation, and entrepreneurship with global opportunities, while maintaining balance between global integration and national priorities.
He also stressed prioritising advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, renewable energy, healthcare innovation, agri-tech, and strong infrastructure to ensure competitiveness, resilience, and long-term economic growth.
The session drew CXOs and senior executives from across Sri City, reflecting strong industry interest in understanding global shifts and their implications for Indian manufacturing, trade, and investment. The programme concluded with an interactive discussion, where participants exchanged perspectives on emerging opportunities and challenges.
Sundaram, who serves as National Convener of Swadeshi Jagaran Manch, brings over four decades of experience in taxation, corporate law, and economic policy.
Widely associated with initiatives promoting economic self-reliance and domestic industry development, he has been a prominent voice in India’s economic discourse.
Sri City continues to facilitate such knowledge-driven engagements, reinforcing its commitment to supporting industry through thought leadership, policy dialogue, and strategic collaboration.
