June 2, 2025 | Washington D.C.
The session was moderated by Lisa McGeough, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Head of Banking for HSBC, US. Scene setter by Jace Johnson, Vice President, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Adobe.
In a wide-ranging dialogue, Ambassador Kwatra reflected on the evolving dynamics of the US-India partnership in the “golden era” of bilateral trade. “The eventual goal we are working towards is to take the Indian economy to the range of $30–35 trillion by 2047, when we celebrate the centenary year of our independence,” he stated.
During the conversation, Ambassador Kwatra laid out a clear message for global investors: “Minimal risk, maximum opportunity, systemic stability, and GDP growth going forward for the next 3 decades… I don’t know if investors would be looking for any other message than this.”
Ambassador Kwatra further added, “Over the last several years – about 7 to 8 years – the total government spending on infrastructure investment alone is close to about a trillion dollars. That has combined with the systemic stability of policy and institutional reforms. This has gelled well with the economic opportunity represented in GDP growth. This then translates into very strong growth in manufacturing and services, combined with consumption growth.”
He also spoke about India’s future workforce, emphasising that each wave of global technological disruption has empowered, not displaced, the country’s skilled talent – with AI emerging as the next major frontier.
Echoing Prime Minister Modi’s memorable phrase during his White House visit:
“AI stands for America and India.
