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USISPF Washington forum reviews US-India economic outlook
Speakers discussed regulatory frameworks, cross-border considerations and the evolving role of digital assets.
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Staff Reporter - Fri, 17, Apr 2026
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Discussions focused on macroeconomic conditions amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. / USISPF
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum hosted the second ‘US-India Economic Forum’ on April 15 in Washington, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and financial experts to discuss economic trends, regulatory issues and emerging technologies shaping bilateral ties.
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The event was held on the sidelines of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings and drew more than 120 participants, including officials from both institutions, media representatives, think tank scholars and members of the forum.
Speakers included V Anantha Nageswaran, chief economic adviser to the Indian government; William Giddera, acting assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Commerce; Urjit Patel, former Reserve Bank of India governor and executive director at the International Monetary Fund; and Patrick Witt, executive director of the White House’s President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets.
Discussions focused on macroeconomic conditions amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the conflict in West Asia, rising inflation and increasing energy prices. Participants examined the impact of these factors on global growth and investment trends.
India’s economic outlook was a central topic. The International Monetary Fund has raised the country’s fiscal year 2027 growth forecast to 6.5%, while cutting the global growth projection to 3.1% for 2026 due to the West Asia conflict and related economic pressures.
Panels also addressed the outlook for U.S.-India economic cooperation and developments within India’s financial sector. Sessions examined economic and investment trends, along with regulatory developments affecting cross-border business.
A key focus was digital asset regulation and innovation, with perspectives from U.S. policymakers and Indian financial leaders. Speakers discussed regulatory frameworks, cross-border considerations and the evolving role of digital assets.
Another session focused on artificial intelligence in finance, including its potential impact on financial systems and regulatory approaches. Additional topics included developments in sectors such as insurance and broader aspects of India’s economic outlook.
The program featured a keynote address and three panel discussions covering the economic outlook, digital asset regulation and the role of artificial intelligence in finance. Organizers said the forum is part of an ongoing effort to bring together stakeholders across sectors to discuss issues affecting bilateral commercial ties.
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