Amid the massive economic and social scarring from the pandemic, two outcomes have emerged that may have a positive impact -- the acceleration of digital transformation, as governments, businesses and consumers shifted activities online to cope with lockdown, and a renewed attention to resilience and sustainability, with a focus on addressing climate change, the next global emergency.

India has clearly seen a major expansion of disruptive technologies, with more start-ups, more unicorns, a proliferation of online services and innovations affecting many industries. Does this trend have the longevity to bring long-term economic benefits, or is there the risk of a retrenchment, particularly given the rapid rise in market valuations?

On climate, is the government’s COP26 commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2070 a significant step or too slow a timeline? Will India be able to meet its ambitious targets for renewable energy capacity, particularly given its continued reliance on coal? How committed is the government to significantly boost the green economy? What is required to drive genuine progress?

In the fourth of a series of online, agenda-setting debates organised by the Financial Times and The Indian Express, public and private sector leaders from India and overseas, as well as influential voices from civil society, discuss how rapid technological change and efforts to create a greener economy have the potential to shape the Indian economy for generations to come.

This event is timed to follow the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, UK.

Understand

How rapid technology innovation and a focus on a greener economy can re-shape India's global competitiveness

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With tech leaders and influential voices on climate and sustainability

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The government's commitments on reducing emissions and boosting the share of renewables in electricity generation

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