Inside the World’s Fastest-Growing Economy - Ashoka University

Inside the World’s Fastest-Growing Economy

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Summer Course

Inside the World's Fastest-Growing Economy

Ashoka University, Sonipat

About the Programme

Inside the World’s Fastest-Growing Economy, a two-week immersive summer program taking place at Ashoka University from 6  to 19 July 2026. This newly introduced program will be bringing together leading policymakers, economists, and industry experts to explore India’s remarkable economic transformation.

Over the past five decades, India has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. Through interactive sessions and discussions with distinguished speakers including former central bankers, regulators, senior policymakers, and industry leaders, participants will gain unique insights into the reforms, governance shifts, and institutional innovations shaping India’s economic trajectory.

Key Highlights

Engaging with policymakers, economists, regulators, and industry leaders
Exploring themes such as economic growth, inequality, monetary policy, inflation, banking, and financial inclusion
Learning about India's digital public infrastructure, including UPI, ONDC, and emerging fintech ecosystems
Understanding development and governance in the context of a billion-person economy

Eligibility:

  • Open to Indian nationals and international students
  • Pursuing undergraduate and graduate students (currently enrolled)

Program Detail:

Duration - 2 Weeks

When - 6 - 19 July, 2026

Where - Ashoka University, India campus (Link)

Fees - 3000 USD for International Students and 1,30,000 INR for Indian Students

The Program Fee includes -

  • On-campus twin sharing AC accommodation, with access to infirmary, sports facilities, library, laundry and other amenities
  • Daily 4 Meals (including breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner)
  • Daily Campus - Delhi (and back) shuttle service with no extra charge
  • Field visits
  • Certificate of completion.

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Program Outline:

  1. Indian Economy and Growth: Overview
  2. India in Global Economy
  3. Indian public Finance
  4. The Indian Central Bank
  5. Indian Regulators

#Immersive weekend

  • Institutional visits: Possible Visit to NITI
  • Panel discussion/ fireside chat
  • Panel discussion/ fireside chat
  1. Indian Capital Markets
  2. India and International Trade
  3. Human Development: Health and Education
  4. Inside India Inc.
  5. Climate and Energy Transition
  6. Policy Negotiation Simulation and Closure

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Timeline

Open Now till 15 May, 2026

Online Application

Till 30 May, 2026

Submission of Fee

15-Jun to 31-Jul

Online Interaction

5 July, 2026

Arrival on campus

6 July - 19 July, 2026

On Campus Sessions

Proposed Faculty List

Dr. Prachi Mishra | Professor of Economics and Director and Head, Isaac Centre for Public Policy | Ashoka University.

Dr. Sajjid Z. Chinoy | Managing Director and Chief India Economist | J.P. Morgan

Mr Neelkanth Mishra | Chief Economist | Axis Bank

Mr Vijay Singh Chauhan | Former Indian Revenue Service officer and Senior Visiting Fellow at ICPP | Ashoka University.

Dr. Duvvuri Subbarao | Former Governor | Reserve Bank of India & Finance Secretary to the Government of India

Dr. Rakesh Mohan | Former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India & Executive Director on the Board of the IMF

Dr. M S Sahoo | Former Chairperson | Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India & Member | SEBI

Mr Ananth Narayan G | Former Whole Time Member | SEBI

Dr. Anisha Sharma | Associate Professor of Economics | Ashoka University; Co-lead | Employment and Labour, ICPP

Dr. Jai S Tawale | CSIR - National Physical Laboratory, Delhi

Mr K Randhir Singh | Company Secretary Compliance Officer and Head of CSR | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories.

Mr Govind Iyer | Independent Director | Infosys

Mr Deep Kalra | Founder & Chairman | MakeMyTrip

Mr Vipul Tuli | Chairman, South Asia | Sembcorp Industries.

Please feel free to reach out if you would like further information

Office of Global Education | Ashoka University, India

Contact Details

Official Email ID globaleducation@ashoka.edu.in

Official WhatsApp +91 9996016439

Book Office Hours https://calendly.com/globaleducation-ashoka/15min

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