Amitabh Kant

Amitabh Kant is one of India’s most influential policy architects. As the G20 Sherpa to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during India’s presidency, he played a decisive role in securing a rare unanimous declaration despite deep geopolitical divides. He expanded the G20 to include the African Union and champions global cooperation on digital infrastructure, financial reform, and women-led development.

Over the past two decades, Amitabh Kant has shaped the course of India’s economic transformation. From pioneering the Make in India and Production Linked Incentive schemes that redefined India’s manufacturing sector, to accelerating clean mobility through EV and battery initiatives. Kant has consistently pushed for growth that is both inclusive and future-ready.

Before, as CEO of NITI Aayog (2016–2022), Amitabh Kant brought measurable improvements to health, education, water, and governance outcomes across India’s most underserved districts. This earned him praise from the UNDP. His track record spans industrial policy, sustainability, innovation, and large-scale public-private partnerships. Kant conceptualised the USD 81 billion National Asset Monetisation Pipeline, created India’s first regional SDG monitoring system, and launched the LiFE movement, embedding climate-conscious behaviour into national development.

From God’s Own Country in Kerala to the global Incredible India campaign, Kant was key in reshaping the narrative of India on the world stage. He is a respected speaker and commentator who understands how global trends such as energy, AI, infrastructure, and sustainability intersect with real-world policymaking. He also offers unique insight into how emerging economies can scale solutions, build global relevance, and grow responsibly.

Amitabh Kant’s books offer a deep dive into India’s development journey and its evolving global role. Made in India (2023), traces the rise of Indian entrepreneurship and the policies that have shaped its trajectory since independence. While in Branding India (2009), he documented how strategic storytelling and policy reform transformed India’s global image. His work is frequently cited by academics, business leaders, and policymakers alike, offering a blueprint for nation-building in the 21st century.