India’s rise on the global stage is moving far beyond economic numbers and technological growth. Today, it is defined by the depth of its creativity, the strength of its values, and the ideas it offers to a changing world.
This fusion of heritage and modern aspiration took center stage at the NDTV World Summit 2026, where global leaders, policymakers, creators, and thinkers gathered to discuss the future.
Serving as the Cultural Luxury Partner for the summit, Ramalaya joined these vital conversations to explore how India's rich civilisational legacy can find a vibrant, living place in modern life.
Key Takeaways from the Global Dialogue
The summit featured powerful perspectives across leadership, diplomacy, technology, and culture, highlighting how India's unique voice is shaping global outcomes:
· A Vision for Shared Progress: Delivering the keynote address, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi connected India's expanding capabilities with a larger commitment to global progress, showing how national growth and international cooperation go hand in hand.
· Diplomacy and Practical Goodwill: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized how India bridges cultural goodwill with real-world impact, from international solar initiatives and global relief efforts to the universal reach of yoga and millets.
· Consciousness in the Age of AI: Exploring the intersection of ancient philosophy and modern tech, Swami Sarvapriyananda addressed how rapid advancements in artificial intelligence make human awareness, judgment, and ethical grounding more critical than ever.
· Global Wisdom and Human Artistry: Visionary voices like former DeepMind researcher Alex Turner and actor Kriti Sanon highlighted the importance of keeping human values, emotion, and traditional storytelling at the heart of technological and creative progress.
Meanwhile, entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath and global hospitality leader Puneet Chhatwal stressed that enduring brands and modern luxury thrive on taste, depth, and genuine cultural connection.
Ramalaya and India’s Place as a Global Cultural Capital
True luxury today goes far beyond material things; it lives in deep meaning, shared stories, and cultural connection. As India steps forward as a cultural capital for the world, luxury becomes less about status and more about sharing living wisdom.
As an Indian Cultural Luxury House, Ramalaya is built on the philosophy that “Culture is the New Luxury.”
By taking India's rich traditions and turning them into things you can use and enjoy today, Ramalaya brings ancient roots together with modern style.
Through our diverse collections, from the spiritual storytelling and fragrance collections of JPSR (featuring Shri Krishna Leela and Shripad Ramayana), to contemporary skin perfumes rooted in the 5,000-year-old wisdom of Sugandh Shastra under Elora, and natural wellness drawn from 5,000 years of Ayurveda through Avyara and Earth & Forest, we create tangible pieces of living heritage.
Our presence at the NDTV World Summit 2026 underscored what drives us every day: bringing India’s rich artistic heritage and living wisdom into modern, daily life.
As India takes its place as a global cultural beacon, Ramalaya continues to design creations that offer people everywhere a genuine, lasting connection to the depth and soul of Indian culture.
You can also discover Ramalaya Experience Centres across many major airports, serving as welcoming portals to Indian culture where you can easily find meaningful souvenirs to carry with you wherever you go.
