- The 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2026) concluded in New Delhi under the theme ‘Resilience in an Age of Flux’. - The conclave focused on navigating global economic fragmentation, geopolitical uncertainties, and building macroeconomic resilience. - Global and domestic policymakers, economists, and experts discussed strategies for sustainable and inclusive economic growth, trade diversification, and financial stability. - Emphasized India’s growing role as a anchor of stability and growth amidst global volatility. - **Kautilya Economic Conclave:** An annual global economic conference jointly organized by the Institute of Economic Growth and the Ministry of Finance, bringing together international leaders to discuss macroeconomic trends, geopolitical issues, and policy strategies. - **Institute of Economic Growth:** A premier economic and social research institute founded in 1952, known as a Centre of Excellence and training ground for Indian Economic Service officers. - **Ministry of Finance:** The central government ministry responsible for formulating and monitoring India's fiscal policies, economic legislation, budgetary allocations, and overall macroeconomic management. **Introduction** The Fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2026) concluded in New Delhi, focusing on the theme 'Resilience in an Age of Flux.' The conference brought together global thought leaders to discuss economic resilience, geopolitical fragmentation, and policy strategies for sustained and inclusive growth, highlighting India's central role in the evolving global economy. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - The 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2026) concluded in New Delhi under the theme ‘Resilience in an Age of Flux’. - The conclave focused on navigating global economic fragmentation, geopolitical uncertainties, and building macroeconomic resilience. - Global and domestic policymakers, economists, and experts discussed strategies for sustainable and inclusive economic growth, trade diversification, and financial stability. - Emphasized India’s growing role as a anchor of stability and growth amidst global volatility. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **Kautilya Economic Conclave:** An annual global economic conference jointly organized by the Institute of Economic Growth and the Ministry of Finance, bringing together international leaders to discuss macroeconomic trends, geopolitical issues, and policy strategies. - **Institute of Economic Growth:** A premier economic and social research institute founded in 1952, known as a Centre of Excellence and training ground for Indian Economic Service officers. - **Ministry of Finance:** The central government ministry responsible for formulating and monitoring India's fiscal policies, economic legislation, budgetary allocations, and overall macroeconomic management.