Prof B R Shenoy Memorial Lecture 2026

– Prof. Arvind Subramanian

The 2026 Professor B.R. Shenoy Memorial Lecture was delivered on July 16, 2026. Organized annually to honor the memory of the late Professor B.R. Shenoy (1905–1978), the event this year featured the distinguished economist Professor Arvind Subramanian as the keynote speaker. His lecture, entitled “Is Neoliberalism Relevant for India Today?”, offered a critical examination of India’s economic trajectory, the effects of market-oriented reforms, and the country’s growth prospects moving forward.

Throughout the session, Professor Subramanian reflected on both the achievements and limitations of neoliberal policies, the increasing significance of welfare interventions, and the complexities of sustaining robust growth amid shifting global dynamics. Paying tribute to Professor Shenoy’s intellectual legacy, he stressed the enduring value of economic liberty, open markets, strong institutions, and intellectual independence in charting India’s future course.

Prof. Arvind Subramanian (born 7 June 1959) is a distinguished Indian economist and public policy expert. Educated at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, and the University of Oxford, he has held senior positions at the International Monetary Fund and leading academic institutions. With an illustrious career spanning the International Monetary Fund, leading universities, and public policy institutions, Prof. Subramanian has been at the forefront of debates on economic growth, globalization, trade, and development.

Topic: Is Neoliberalism Relevant for India Today?

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