Spark Capital at The Times Group ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026

We are honoured to have partnered with The Times Group as co-presenting sponsor of the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 — India's premier platform for global business leadership, policy dialogue, and economic vision.

Over two days in New Delhi, the summit brought together 2,000+ delegates, including 400+ global CEOs, policymakers, and investors from over 20 countries, under the theme "A Decade of Disruption. A Century of Change."

Spark Capital was well represented across key conversations shaping India's economic future:

Rama Rao Yechuri, Senior Managing Director & CEO, Spark Capital, opened Day 2 with the Welcome Address, emphasizing the critical role of patient capital in building Viksit Bharat 2047.

Arpita Vinay, Senior Managing Director & CEO, Spark Capital PWM, contributed to the panel "The Resilient Core: Balancing Domestic Momentum with Global Volatility" — exploring how businesses can navigate global uncertainty while sustaining domestic growth.

Kishore Rijhwani, Managing Director – Private Clients, Spark Capital PWM, delivered the keynote address for the Health Panel "Living Longer, Living Better: The New Economics of Longevity" — addressing the intersection of longevity, wealth planning, and precision healthcare.

Amit Rathi, Managing Director – Private Clients, Spark Capital PWM, moderated the same session, guiding discussions on preventive health strategies, India's demographic advantage, and the economic implications of aging populations.

Ramakrishnan Kalyanaraman, Senior Managing Director – Strategic Relationships, Spark Capital, joined "The Investor Focus" panel, sharing insights on India's march toward a trillion-dollar economy and the evolving landscape for capital deployment.

Animesh Raizada, Managing Director & COO, Spark Capital PWM, participated in the panel "The Agentic BFSI Enterprise: Architecting for Autonomy and Resilience" — exploring how AI, automation, and modern technology architecture are transforming financial services.

This summit was a milestone moment for Spark Capital — reinforcing our position as a thought leader in Investment Banking, Asset Management, and Private Wealth Management, and our commitment to shaping the conversations that will define India's next chapter of growth.