Global Economic Cooperation 2026 summit to be held in Mumbai next month

The three day summit will feature high level plenary sessions and closed door discussions on areas such as infrastructure financing, advanced manufacturing, technology systems, energy transition and resilient supply chains. Other focus areas include economic corridors, digital connectivity, ESG frameworks and the governance of emerging technologies, which organisers say are increasingly linked to economic sovereignty and global stability.

Speaking on the vision behind the forum, Priyam Gandhi Mody, Director of the Future Economic Cooperation Council, said, “The global economy is entering a decisive decade where economies need to protect themselves against the threats of fragmentation, protectionism and uncertainty. Through Global Economic Cooperation 2026, India is stepping forward to convene governments, investors and industry leaders to shape practical pathways for cooperation across capital, infrastructure, technology and energy that reflect the realities of a multipolar world and our shared responsibility for global prosperity.”

Vijay Chauthaiwale, in charge of Foreign Affairs of the Bharatiya Janata Party, said, “Under the able guidance of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India has built durable partnerships with global leaders that have stood the test of time in an increasingly multipolar world. Today, economic engagement is inseparable from geopolitics. At a time like this, we’re hosting GEC 2026, which further underscores India’s commitment to shaping cooperative, rules based economic frameworks that advance national interest while strengthening global stability.”

On the final day of the summit, the organisers will launch the Emerging Leaders Circle, a platform aimed at engaging young business professionals and future leaders through panel discussions on global economic change and innovation. The initiative will be conducted in collaboration with academic institutions including the Indian Institutes of Management and Columbia University.

The organisers said the Global Economic Cooperation forum is envisioned as an annual event that will bring together ministerial leadership, sovereign and institutional investors and chief executives from sectors such as infrastructure, logistics, ports, clean energy, artificial intelligence, fintech and advanced manufacturing. The inaugural edition is expected to lay the groundwork for new approaches to global economic cooperation.