Kochi, March 17, 2026: South Indian Bank today hosted an exclusive knowledge session featuring Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India. The session, titled “A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Economic Survey 2025-26,” was held at SIB Tower, Kochi. This session brought together senior leadership, stakeholders, and branch members from different states for an in-depth discussion on India’s economic outlook.
The programme commenced at 3:00 PM, followed by a welcome address by Mr. P. R. Seshadri, MD & CEO of South Indian Bank. Dr. Nageswaran delivered the keynote address, offering key insights into the Economic Survey 2025–26, focusing on macroeconomic trends, policy directions, and growth prospects for the country.
The session also featured Q&A, allowing participants to discuss directly with the Chief Economic Advisor on pressing economic themes. The event concluded with a memento presentation by Mr. V. J. Kurian, Chairman of South Indian Bank, followed by a vote of thanks by Mr. Anto George T, Chief Operating Officer of the Bank.
Speaking at the session, Dr. Nageswaran said:
“Strategic indispensability begins with intelligent import substitution. By deregulating. our states empower our local micro, small and medium enterprises. That enables us to not just build domestic capacity, but also give our MSMEs an opportunity to integrate themselves into global value chains.”
The initiative reflects South Indian Bank’s continued commitment to thought leadership and facilitating meaningful dialogue on economic developments, reinforcing its role as a progressive and knowledge-driven financial institution.
