IMPACT OF GEOPOLITICAL TURMOIL ON BUSINESS IN EMERGING MARKETS
In recent years, the global economic and political landscape has witnessed heightened volatility driven by geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, wars, and shifting alliances. Events such as the Russia–Ukraine conflict, tensions in the Middle East and Indo-Pacific, US–China trade and technology rivalries, and the reconfiguration of global supply chains have profoundly impacted emerging markets. These nations, often characterized by export dependence, fragile fiscal structures, and evolving industrial bases, face both challenges and opportunities in navigating the turbulent global order
Geopolitical turmoil affects emerging economies through multiple channels — capital flows, commodity prices, inflation, currency volatility, and policy uncertainty. The resulting economic realignments are reshaping global investment patterns, prompting regional trade agreements, and accelerating the quest for strategic autonomy and resilience.
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| Session 1: Inaugral Session (10am - 11am) | ||
| 10 - 10.05 am | Lamp Lighting | |
| 10.05 - 10.10 am | Dr Pooja Jain ,Director, JIMS Rohini | Address |
| 10.10 - 10.15 am | Dr Sonia Dhir,Program Head, PGDM - IB, JIMS Rohini | Address |
| 10.15 - 10.30 am | Deputy Commisioner, Embassy of Gambia | Guest of Honour |
| 10.30 - 10.45 am | Dr. Ashminder Singh Bahal, Air Commodore,Indian Air Force,Founder Bahal Associates | Guest of Honour |
| 10.45- 11.00 am | Mr Pravin Kumar, Deputy General Manager, RBI | Keynote Speaker |
| 11.00 - 11.05 am | Ms Ambika Bhatia ,Faculty, PGDM IB, JIMS Rohini | Vote of Thanks |
| High tea (11.05 am -11.30am) | ||
| Panel Discussion I: BUSINESS UNDER IMPACT - QUANTIFYING CHALLENGES FROM GEOPOLITICAL TURMOIL IN EMERGING MARKETS (11.30am-1pm) |
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11.30-1.00 pm
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Mr. Deepak Wadhwani, CEO,Natraj Home Furnishing & Business Buddah | Panelist |
| Mr Rajeev Bansal, CEO Celestial Lifestyle Ltd., VP Indian Industries Association | Panelist | |
| Mr Rahul Kashyap, Group Executive Director, PRP Group | Panelist | |
| Dr Niti Bhasin, Professor, Delhi School of Economics | Moderator | |
| Lunch Break (1pm-2pm) | ||
| Panel Discussion II: INDIA’S WAY FORWARD - STRATEGIC RESPONSES TO GEOPOLITICAL TURMOIL (2pm-3.30pm) | ||
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2.00-3.30pm
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Mr. Nishit Kumar Sood, CEO,BYLD Group | Panelist |
| Mr Ratan Singh Sehgal, Managing Director, Hybon Group |
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| Mr. Japneet Singh Sethi,Chief Growth Officer- iGaming,Asia | Panelist | |
| Mr Ashish Jain, Deputy Director General, FIEO | Panelist | |
| Dr MP Singh,Director International Business,Steel Master International (FZE),Dubai | Moderator | |
| Interaction with Alumni (3.45pm-4pm) | ||
| 3.45-4.00pm | Mr Nishant Katyayan Assistant Director, FIEO (Alumni PGDM 2011-13) |
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| High Tea | ||
The current global environment is marked by unprecedented geopolitical disruptions — ranging from armed conflicts and sanctions to trade wars and supply chain realignments.
These developments have reshaped global business dynamics, disproportionately impacting emerging markets that depend heavily on external trade, energy imports, and capital inflows. As uncertainties deepen, businesses in these economies face heightened risks related to inflation, currency volatility, input shortages, and market access barriers. The session aims to provide an understanding of how geopolitical turmoil translates into economic headwinds for emerging markets. Insights from the discussion will help businesses and policymakers design adaptive frameworks for risk mitigation, resilience building, and long-term competitiveness.
This panel will examine how geopolitical turbulence is translating into measurable economic and business challenges for emerging markets. It will explore both macro-level impacts, such as disruptions in trade flows, commodity price fluctuations, and financial instability, and micro-level challenges, including rising operational costs, supply chain fragility, and strategic realignment pressures faced by firms.
As global power equations shift amid escalating geopolitical tensions, India stands at a critical juncture where strategic foresight and economic resilience are key to sustaining growth.
The Russia–Ukraine war, the Israel–Hamas conflict, U.S.–China trade frictions, and the restructuring of global supply chains have collectively altered the contours of international trade and diplomacy. In this dynamic environment, India’s ability to safeguard its economic interests while enhancing its global influence has become a defining challenge. The session aims to generate strategic insights into how India can transform geopolitical challenges into opportunities for leadership and innovation. It will also identify actionable pathways to build a more resilient and self-reliant economy
This panel will examine how India can develop a balanced and forward-looking strategy to navigate the complexities of global politics and economics. The discussion will focus on India’s responses through trade diversification, energy partnerships, strategic diplomacy, technology alliances, and regional cooperation frameworks.
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