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BUSINESS STANDARD ROUND TABLE 2025

The event will revolve around the theme “Reimagining Tamil Nadu: Path to Knowledge Economy” and will include two panel discussions, in addition to the inaugural session to be addressed by the Industries Minister, Dr. TRB Rajaa.

The first panel discussion will be based on the theme “Shaping Tamil Nadu’s Future: Role of GCCs & Beyond.” The session will discuss how Tamil Nadu is well on its way to becoming a premier hub for Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and artificial intelligence (AI). This session will explore the essential policy reforms needed to drive the state's growth in GCCs, AI, and related sectors.

The second session will cover the theme “Redefining Manufacturing: The Power of Policy.” The session will discuss topics like advanced manufacturing, Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics making giant strides, and the changes these technologies are bringing to Tamil Nadu’s industrial landscape.

Sessions

Special Address

Dr Darez Ahamed

IAS, MD & CEO, Guidance

Keynote Address

Dr. T. R. B. Rajaa

Minister of Industries, Tamil Nadu

Panel discussion 1

Shaping Tamil Nadu’s Future: Role of GCCs & Beyond

Panel discussion 2

Redefining Manufacturing: The Power Of Policy

Chief Guest


Dr T R B Rajaa

Minister of Industries
Government of Tamil Nadu

Speakers

Panel 1

Gangapriya Chakraverti

Managing Director - Ford Business Solutions

Siva Padmanabhan

Managing Director - AstraZeneca India

Kewyn George

Global Director of Information Services - Expeditors

Panel 2

Gopala Krishnan CS

Chief Manufacturing Officer – Hyundai Motor India

Brajesh Kumar Singh

Executive Director - Indian Bank

Mahesh Babu

CEO, Switch Mobility - EV arm of Ashok Leyland

Balasubramaniam M

Chief Executive Officer - 3i MedTech

R Srinivasan

full-time member -- Planning Commission

Anil Jain

Managing Director - Refex Group of Companies