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India’s $30 Trillion Sprint Depends on Execution and Collaboration
India wants to grow its economy to $30 trillion.
Leaders said this will require more than spending money on large projects.
Businesses and government will need to work together more smoothly.
Projects should be planned carefully from the beginning so they can be completed successfully.
Companies are also looking at smaller cities because land and warehouses are becoming expensive in major cities.
Better skills and training will be important for building high-quality infrastructure.
Digital systems and connected data can help companies use AI and make better decisions.
Mumbai’s long-term plans aim to create new economic centres while improving daily life and protecting sustainability.
Leaders at the CEO Sphere Soirée said India’s $30 trillion ambition requires stronger execution, investment, talent and government-business cooperation.
Speakers stressed that early design, realistic planning, clear risk allocation and predictable policies are essential for major infrastructure projects.
Industrial and logistics growth is expanding beyond Tier 1 cities, while Indian companies seek to develop capabilities for global markets.
Connected data and digital workflows were presented as prerequisites for AI, sustainability analysis and smarter decisions across project lifecycles.
MMRDA’s Mumbai 3.0 vision targets economic growth, quality of life and sustainability through new districts, industries and technology-enabled infrastructure.
- Who
- Business and infrastructure leaders, Autodesk, CNBC-TV18, and Dr Sanjay Mukherjee of MMRDA participated in the discussion.
- What
- The CEO Sphere Soirée examined how India can turn its $30 trillion economic ambition into sustained growth.
- Where
- The discussion focused on India, including the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and an example from ITC in Bengaluru.
- When
- The articles identify the event as the CEO Sphere Soirée but do not provide a date.
- Why
- The event explored the execution capabilities, technology, talent and collaboration needed to achieve India’s growth ambition.
Key facts
- Event
- CEO Sphere Soirée, themed “The $30 Trillion Sprint: Building India’s Next Decade”
- Organizers
- CNBC-TV18 and Autodesk
- Economic ambition
- India’s aspiration to become a $30 trillion economy
- Mumbai planning horizon
- MMRDA’s long-term blueprint extends to 2047
- Mumbai 3.0
- A proposed growth model involving economic districts, logistics, technology, GCCs, data centres and other industries
- Technology priority
- Connected data and workflows were described as necessary for AI to deliver useful insights
- Workforce priority
- Human capital, including engineers, execution teams and skilled workers, was identified as a crucial capability
Quotes
Haresh Khoobchandani
Vice President – Asia Pacific & Japan, Autodesk
“Once you have clarity on what you will do and what you will not do, once you have demonstrated execution prowess, then you have gotten the support of stakeholders to actually scale the business.”
CNBC TV 18
“I think the time is ripe that we need to take security seriously and don’t look at it just as a mere expense but as an enabler to ensure business continuity throughout.”
CNBC TV 18









