How to make Bihar an investment hotspot? Regarding this, veterans brainstormed in a program organized by Grand Trunk Road Initiatives (GTRi) 6.0 in the capital Patna on Saturday. During this, under the theme “Money, Market and Momentum”, various dimensions of finance, investment, fintech, public policy, technology, entrepreneurship and global capital were discussed. In this one-day conference, eminent industrialists, investors, financial experts, policy makers, corporate executives, academicians and thinkers of the country participated and shared their views on Bihar’s economic prospects, investment opportunities and new directions of development.
The program started with lighting of the lamp by the special guests. After this, the third edition of Bihar Journal was launched, which is an important publication dedicated to the development and contemporary discussions of Bihar.
GTRI Curator Aditi Nandan said in the welcome that dialogue, collaboration and knowledge-sharing are extremely important to shape the future of Bihar. He underlined GTRI as a platform which is working to connect Bihar with the national and global thought-scenario.
Chief guest of the program, Justice Sanjay Kumar in his address highlighted the emerging possibilities of Bihar by describing institutional trust, judicial system and good governance as the cornerstone of economic development.
Discussion on financial structure of Bihar
In the first session “Financial Architecture of Bihar”, questions of financial structure, institutional strength and financial inclusion of the state were discussed.
In this session, Princess Jhanvi Kumari Mewar, investor and family office strategist, shared her views through video message, while Kumar Rajesh Ranjan, Chief General Manager, RBI Ombudsman (RBIO), highlighted the role and challenges of financial institutions. The session was conducted by senior business journalist Pawan Kumar.
Confluence of Financial Jurisprudence and Technology
The second session “Technology for Financial Jurisprudence in Context to Bihar” discussed the role of data, risk management and technological innovations.
In this session, Pankaj Rai, Group Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Aditya Birla Group and Avinash Chandra, Senior Director and Head Risk, Infomerics Analytics and Research, highlighted the growing role of technology in financial decision-making. The session was conducted by Public Relations and Strategic Communication Advisor Anup Sharma.
Fintech possibilities in Bihar
The third session “Fintech for India, for Bihar?” Discussed the possibilities of digital financial services, financial inclusion and technological innovations in rural India. In this session, Ranjan Kant, Managing Director, Arthmate and Founder, K2Alpha.AI, and Abhishek Sinha, Co-Founder, Eco Bharat Ventures Pvt. Ltd., shared their experiences and perspectives. The session was conducted by senior journalist Pawan Kumar.
Discussion on investment and capital flow in Bihar
In the fourth session “Funding Bihar”, issues of attracting investment in the state, strengthening the startup ecosystem and capital availability for enterprises were considered. These include Avneesh Anand, former co-founder and CEO, Caratlane; Executive Director Investments, Plutus Wealth; And Senior Advisor, Singularity Growth Fund, Divya Bajaj, Vice President, London & Partners etc. participated. The session was moderated by Dr. Rana Singh, Director, Chandragupta Institute of Management, Patna (CIMP).
New possibilities for Bihar in migrant capital
The last thematic session of the conference was “Diaspora Capital”, in which the economic role and prospects of Bihar’s global diaspora community was discussed.
The session was attended by Rajeev Sharma, Former Director, Aristo and Mapra Labs, and Ashok Kumar, Chief Strategy Officer, Marsh and General Secretary, PANIIT Alumni India. The session was conducted by economist and public policy expert Dr. Sudhanshu Kumar.
An important forum on the economic future of Bihar
The discussions held in five thought-provoking sessions made it clear that Bihar’s development journey is not limited to just infrastructure or policy reforms. Factors such as financial innovation, technological change, entrepreneurship, global networks and investment attraction will determine the economic direction of the state in the coming years.
GTRI 6.0 once again proved that both the need and the possibility of serious economic discussion exist in Bihar. This platform is working to connect the talent, ideas and aspirations of the state at the national and global level.
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