Quote"Shri Modi to deliver keynote address at Network 18 Think India Dialogue"
Quote"CM to speak on ‘Why India needs less Government and more Governance’"
Quote"When it comes to advocating small government, he is perhaps the only politician of any stature who says government should be small. Any other leader of that stature usually bats for big government. Mr. Modi openly advocates a much larger room for private enterprise and government should be just an enabler: Mr. Raghav Bahl, head of Network 18 group, on why they invited Shri Modi"

At 4 PM on Monday 8th April 2013 Shri Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address at the Network 18 Think India Dialogue. Shri Modi will speak on ‘Why India needs less Government and more Governance.”

This is the first edition of the Think India Dialogue Series. The aim of the series is to create an agenda for change, based largely on the principles of “Economic Conservatism, Regulated Free Markets and Social Liberalism.” Shri Modi’s talk will be followed by an interactive session with political leaders, business leaders and eminent thinkers.

In an Interview with web based news site Firstpost.com, Mr. Raghav Bahl, who heads the Network 18 group spoke about the idea behind the Think India forum. He also mentioned reasons for inviting Shri Modi as the Keynote speaker and called Shri Modi the Natural Choice for being the Keynote Speaker.

Mr. Bahl pointed, ““We invited Mr. Modi for the first keynote since whatever is the other commentary around him, when it comes to advocating small government, he is perhaps the only politician of any stature who says government should be small. Any other leader of that stature usually bats for big government. Mr. Modi openly advocates a much larger room for private enterprise and government should be just an enabler.”

This event will be LIVE on the website and you can follow @narendramodi_in for real-time Twitter updates.

In the recent past, Shri Modi has delivered inspiring addresses to youngsters and policy makers in New Delhi In February 2013 he delivered the Shri Ram Keynote Oration at Delhi University’s prestigious Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC). Last month, he spoke at the India Today Conclave 2013 on Gujarat’s development. Both speeches were widely viewed and hailed on the Internet, mainstream and social media.

 

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Prime Minister and President of Cyprus interact with business leaders from Cyprus and India
June 15, 2025

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi along with the President of Cyprus, H.E. Nikos Christodoulides today held a Roundtable interaction with business leaders from Cyprus and India in Limassol. The participants represented diverse sectors such as banking, financial institutions, manufacturing, defence, logistics, maritime, shipping, technology, innovation, digital technologies, AI, IT services, tourism and mobility.

Highlighting India's rapid economic transformation in the last 11 years, Prime Minister noted that India, propelled by next-generation reforms, policy predictability, stable polity and Ease of Doing Business, has become the fastest growing major economy in the world. Emphasizing on the primacy being given to innovation, digital revolution, start-up and futuristic infrastructure development, he expressed confidence that India, the fifth largest economy in the world, was well positioned to become the third largest in a few years’ time. He noted that steady growth in India’s civil aviation, port, shipbuilding, digital payments and green development sectors have opened myriad opportunities for companies from Cyprus to partner with India. He further underlined the strengths of India’s skilled talent and start-up ecosystem and highlighted manufacturing, AI, Quantum, Semiconductor and Critical Minerals as new and emerging areas contributing to India’s growth story.

Prime Minister noted that Cyprus was a significant economic partner for India, particularly in the Foreign Direct Investment sector and welcomed the keen interest in Cyprus for new investments into the Indian economy. Highlighting the potential for business engagement in the financial services sector, the two leaders welcomed the signing of an MOU between NSE International Exchange GIFT CITY, Gujarat and Cyprus Stock Exchange. NIPL (NPCI International Payments Limited) and the Eurobank Cyprus reached an understanding on introducing UPI for cross border payments between the two countries which would benefit tourists and businesses. Prime Minister also welcomed the launch of the India–Greece–Cyprus (IGC) Business and Investment Council, which will foster trilateral cooperation in sectors such as shipping, logistics, renewable energy, civil aviation and digital services. Prime Minister welcomed the fact that many Indian companies see Cyprus as a gateway to Europe and hub for IT services, financial management, and tourism.

As Cyprus prepares to assume the Presidency of the EU Council next year, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen India-EU Strategic Partnership. They expressed optimism about concluding the India-EU Free Trade Agreement by end of the year which would also give a major boost to trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister underlined that the business roundtable had given practical suggestions which would form the basis for a structured economic roadmap, ensuring long-term collaboration in trade, innovation and strategic sectors.

With shared aspirations and a future-focused approach, India and Cyprus are poised for a new era of dynamic and mutually beneficial economic cooperation.