Times Now Summit 2026: Vineet Jain outlines vision for ‘India @100’

This year’s theme is ‘Celebrating Times Now @ 20, Shaping India @ 100’

by e4m Staff
Published: Mar 26, 2026 1:47 PM | 2 min read

The Times Network is hosting the Times Now Summit 2026 in New Delhi on March 26-27, focusing on the theme "Celebrating Times Now @ 20, Shaping India @ 100."
Vineet Jain, Managing Director of Times Group, emphasized the need for India to achieve developed nation status by 2047 through economic growth, self-reliance, and strong institutions.
Jain highlighted Atmanirbhar Bharat as a key strategy, stressing that self-reliance should enhance India's global role rather than promote isolation, particularly in sectors like AI, education, and defense.
He called for decisive action to leverage India's young population for improved employment, skills, and productivity, urging collaboration among government, industry, and society for future progress.

The Times Network is hosting the two-day Times Now Summit 2026 in New Delhi on 26 and 27 March. The event has brought together prominent leaders, industrialists and policymakers from India and abroad. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Times Now @ 20, Shaping India @ 100.”

At the opening session, Vineet Jain, Managing Director of Times Group, presented his vision for India’s future. He said that for India to become a developed nation by 2047, it must focus not only on economic growth but also on self-reliance, strong institutions and long-term thinking.

Highlighting the importance of self-reliance, he described Atmanirbhar Bharat as a crucial strategy for the future. According to him, self-reliance does not mean isolation, but strengthening India’s position to play a decisive role globally.

Jain identified several key sectors where India must build self-reliance, including artificial intelligence, data, education, defence, energy, critical minerals and digital platforms. He stressed that countries leading in these areas will shape the future.

Jain also pointed out that India has a limited window of opportunity and must act decisively. Leveraging its young population, he said, the country needs to enhance employment, skills and productivity to build a strong socio-economic framework.

Concluding his remarks, he said the Times Now Summit is not only a platform to celebrate achievements but also to define the path ahead. He added that the government, industry and society must work together to drive India’s progress.