Archive · 23 Jul 2026
News18 Rising Bharat Summit Expands with Regional Editions
News18 Network and HDFC Bank are organizing regional editions of the Rising Bharat Summit to highlight how different parts of India contribute to the country's growth.
The first edition will be in Bengaluru on July 24, 2026, and will feature leaders from politics, business, and technology.
The summits will discuss topics like innovation, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure.
The goal is to bring together diverse voices and ideas to help India grow in a sustainable and inclusive way.
The regional editions will lead up to the main Rising Bharat Summit in 2027.
News18 Network and HDFC Bank are launching regional editions of the Rising Bharat Summit.
The inaugural South edition will be held in Bengaluru on July 24, 2026.
The summits will focus on themes like innovation, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure.
Leaders from politics, business, and technology will participate in the discussions.
The regional editions will culminate in the flagship Rising Bharat Summit 2027.
- Who
- News18 Network and HDFC Bank
- What
- Expansion of Rising Bharat Summit with regional editions
- When
- Beginning with the South edition on July 24, 2026
- Where
- Bengaluru, with subsequent editions in other regions
- Why
- To spotlight regional contributions to India's economic growth and foster inclusive dialogue
Proponents of Regional Summits
Critics of Regional Summits
Regional Focus
Proponents of Regional Summits
Regional editions allow for a more nuanced understanding of local contributions to national growth.
Critics of Regional Summits
Regional editions may dilute the national focus and create fragmented discussions.
Inclusivity
Proponents of Regional Summits
Regional editions provide a platform for local voices and stories that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Critics of Regional Summits
Regional editions could lead to an overemphasis on regional issues at the expense of national priorities.
- Organizer
- News18 Network
- Partner
- HDFC Bank
- Theme
- Enterprise Nation
- Inaugural Edition Date
- July 24, 2026
- Inaugural Edition Location
- Bengaluru
- Regions Covered
- South, North, East, West
- Flagship Event
- Rising Bharat Summit 2027
