New Delhi, June 19: As India accelerates its journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047, the country’s Public Sector Enterprises are increasingly emerging as the institutions that combine economic scale, strategic capability and nation-building responsibilities.
From infrastructure and logistics to energy, digital transformation, defence manufacturing and renewable power, PSUs remain central to India’s development architecture.
Against this backdrop, ETGovernment, an initiative of The Economic Times, is hosting the 9th edition of the National PSU Summit 2026 today at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi.
The summit, themed “Building Bharat @ Scale: Drafting India’s Growth Story,” will bring together policymakers, PSU leaders, diplomats, technology experts and industry stakeholders to discuss the evolving role of public enterprises in shaping India’s future.
The summit begins with an inaugural session titled “PSUs as Pillars of Viksit Bharat: Navigating Global Turbulence and Driving National Growth.” The session will feature addresses by Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines; Bhuvnesh Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism; Mariano Agustín Caucino, Ambassador of Argentina to India; Juan Angulo, Ambassador of Chile to India; Rahul Mithal, Chairman and Managing Director, RITES Limited; and Sanjay Swarup, Chairman and Managing Director, Container Corporation of India (CONCOR).
The participation of the ambassadors of Argentina and Chile is particularly significant given the growing global focus on critical minerals, energy transition and resilient supply chains—areas where India is seeking stronger international partnerships. Meanwhile, PSU leaders from the infrastructure and logistics sectors are expected to share their perspectives on supporting India’s economic expansion through improved connectivity and mobility networks.
Throughout the day, the summit will examine some of the most consequential issues facing India’s public sector ecosystem.
A key panel discussion on “Building Bharat @ Scale: Transforming Infrastructure, Mobility and Logistics” will bring together leaders from Konkan Railway Corporation, IRCON International, HUDCO, NTPC and the Indian Ports Association. The session is expected to explore how public-sector-led infrastructure development can sustain India’s rapid economic growth while enhancing efficiency, connectivity and competitiveness.
Energy security will feature prominently in a dedicated discussion titled “India’s Oil & Gas Story: Transition Fuel to Energy Security.” The panel will include senior executives from ONGC, Indian Oil Corporation and Indraprastha Gas Limited, who will examine the role of hydrocarbons in supporting India’s growth even as the country pursues ambitious renewable energy targets.
Agriculture, another sector closely linked to India’s economic and social development, will be addressed in a fireside conversation with Dr. Lavanya R. Mundayur, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited. The discussion will focus on the relationship between farm security, risk management and national food security.
Artificial intelligence and digital transformation are also expected to dominate the agenda. A panel on “AI-Powered Enterprises: Building Data-driven and Intelligent PSUs” will feature leaders from NICSI, TCIL, RailTel, NIC and Kochi Metro Rail. The conversation will explore how public sector organisations can leverage AI, data analytics and digital platforms to improve governance, service delivery and operational efficiency.
Cybersecurity, an increasingly important concern for public infrastructure and critical services, will be the focus of another major discussion titled “CyberSurakshit PSUs: Building Resilient Enterprises in the Age of AI and Data.” The session will include senior cybersecurity leaders from CERT-In, NTPC, IREDA, DFCCIL and Grid Controller of India.
The renewable energy transition will receive special attention during the panel discussion on “Roadmap for PSUs to Build Renewable-Powered Viksit Bharat.” Participants include leaders from NTPC Green Energy, SECI, Power Finance Corporation and NITI Aayog, reflecting the strategic importance of clean energy in India’s development plans.
One of the most anticipated sessions of the summit will be the closing leadership dialogue, “PSU Leaders’ Vision: Drafting India’s Growth Story Towards 2047.”
The discussion will feature some of the country’s most prominent PSU leaders, including Gurdeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, NTPC; Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA); Sanjay Kulshrestha, Chairman and Managing Director, HUDCO; Sanjai Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director, RailTel; Rajesh Rai, Chairman and Managing Director, ITI Limited; GVL Satya Kumar, Managing Director, Centre for Railway Information Systems; and Indra Dev Narayan, Chairman and Managing Director, Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited.
The significance of these discussions extends beyond the performance of individual enterprises. Today’s PSUs operate at the intersection of economic growth, strategic autonomy, infrastructure development, energy security and technological transformation. They are expected not only to generate value but also to support national priorities ranging from self-reliance and sustainability to digital innovation and social inclusion.
As India enters a decade that will shape its long-term economic trajectory, the National PSU Summit 2026 aims to provide a platform for meaningful dialogue on how public enterprises can continue to evolve while remaining at the forefront of nation-building.
The conversations that begin today are likely to influence how India’s public sector approaches the challenges and opportunities of the coming decades. If the theme of the summit is any indication, the focus will not simply be on the future of PSUs—but on how PSUs can help shape the future of India itself.
