ال Opening Plenary Session, Women Leading the Next Economy: Building Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth, at the BRICS WBA Women-Led Development Summit 2026 brought forward perspectives on how women are shaping the next phase of economic growth.

Moderated by Amrita T. , Writer, former Journalist & Mental Health Advocate, the conversation featured Kiran Jain, Chief Operating Officer, Noida International Airport, and Geetika Mahandru, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, IndoBevs, exploring women’s growing role in building businesses, infrastructure, markets and communities that are more resilient, inclusive and sustainable.