New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2026) will be held in New Delhi from October 3 to 5 under the theme "Resilience in an Age of Flux", with global economic shocks, trade fragmentation, investment, technology and India's economic priorities set to be among the key areas of discussion, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Finance.

The three-day conclave will bring together more than 180 policymakers, economists, academics, financial experts and international thought leaders, including over 80 international participants from around 30 countries.

The ministry stated that the Vice President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, will deliver the inaugural address on October 3. The inaugural session will exam...