Name: AIMA National Leadership Conclave
Start: 2026-04-09T10:00:00.000+05:30
End: 2026-04-09T17:30:00.000+05:30
Location: Taj Palace, New Delhi

KPMG in India is knowledge partner for this event.

While the long-term future for India remains very positive, the country needs to navigate successfully through the geopolitical quagmire that the world has become. Next five years will be critical to India’s medium-term story, requiring both strategic clarity and effective execution across industries. The chances of any industry getting disrupted are higher than ever, not only due to technology but also because of geopolitics. The most important characteristic any company or country needs to demonstrate over next few years will be resilience, which also calls for an ability to deeply understand the impact of geopolitics and technology.

AIMA's flagship annual event, National Leadership Conclave (NLC) is a thought leadership platform that brings together various stakeholders for constructive dialogue on the way forward for the Indian economy and the well-rounded growth of the nation. The National Leadership Conclave features numerous sessions and several fireside chats with dignitaries and veterans. The Conclave convenes delegates from industry, government, media, and academia from across the country.

KPMG in India leaders on AIMA National Leadership Conclave

Naveen Aggarwal

Naveen Aggarwal

Office Managing Partner – Delhi NCR, Corridor Leader, U.S.- India

KPMG in India

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Resilience today has to be built for a world where volatility is structural, not episodic. It means moving away from dependence on single source and building diversification across geographies, suppliers, and products. We are seeing a shift towards domestic sourcing, but resilience also requires recalibrating business models when costs rise and pricing power is limited. It is about creating options before disruption forces decisions.

Relation building with supplier will be crucial. In an environment of supply scarcity, suppliers will have to make deliberate choices about who they serve, prioritise customer relationships. Long term, relationship‑based partnerships will matter more than transactional arrangements. At the same time, companies will need to balance diversification with predictability in their supply chains to ensure continuity in an uncertain operating environment.

Yezdi Nagporewalla, CEO, KPMG India conferred the AIMA Fellowship by All India Management Association (AIMA)

Pleased to share that Yezdi Nagporewalla, CEO, KPMG India, has been conferred the AIMA Fellowship by the All India Management Association (AIMA) Association. The award was presented by the Hon’ble Minister, Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, in New Delhi on 9 April 2026.

The Fellowship recognises Yezdi’s sustained contribution to management leadership and institution building. Under his leadership, KPMG in India has strengthened its role as a trusted partner to government and industry, while adapting to shifts in the economy, business, and technology.

Yezdi serves in key board roles across the global KPMG network and is an active contributor to India’s business institutions. As a member of the AIMA Council, he has played a significant role in AIMA’s research, awards, and governance initiatives.

Agenda and Sessions

12.45 p.m - 1.30 p.m
Presentation of AIMA Award and Fellowship

Yezdi Nagporewalla is being honoured with the AIMA Fellowship Award

Yezdi Nagporewalla

Chief Executive Officer

KPMG in India

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4.30 p.m - 5.20 p.m
Plenary Session 7

India at the Crossroads: Driving Growth Amid Global Headwinds

India’s growth momentum is threatened by the spreading rancour and violence in the world, and the country needs to quickly find ways to shield itself from the disruptions in energy production, shipping, and aviation. India is already dealing with trade and tariff wars, and its recent trade agreements will take time to provide relief and growth. While the domestic investment and consumption will sustain India’s GDP growth reasonably well, India needs to work on its strengths, strategies, and partnerships to overcome global headwinds. It must find ways to navigate a mercurial geopolitical environment to achieve the kind the growth necessary to fulfil its aspiration of becoming a developed economy in the next couple of decades.

What kind of costs would a prolonged war in West Asia impose on India’s economy?
How can India secure its growth against clashes between its vital energy, trading, and technology partners?
What can India do to extract more growth from its domestic economy?