NDTV will host the latest edition of NDTV YUVA on April 25, 2026, at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, bringing together a diverse group of young achievers, public figures, creators, entrepreneurs, and athletes for a day of considered, insight-led conversations on the forces shaping India’s next generation.
Over successive editions, NDTV YUVA has established itself as a definitive platform for engaging with the aspirations, anxieties, and ambitions of young India, offering experience-led perspectives on leadership, enterprise, culture, and identity.
The 2026 edition brings together a compelling line-up of voices across governance, business, sport, entertainment, fashion, education, and the creator economy.
Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Minister for Industries, Youth and Sports Affairs, Government of Rajasthan, will open the day with a conversation on the evolving role of youth leadership in governance and nation-building. This will be followed by Mahanaaryaman Scindia, who will explore the intersections of legacy, sport and enterprise in shaping new-age leadership pathways.
Actor Chitrangda Singh will bring a perspective on longevity, reinvention and navigating a dynamic creative industry. Actor and entrepreneur Sanya Malhotra will explore the intersections of creativity, entrepreneurship and personal reinvention in a rapidly evolving cultural landscape.
Rukmani Vasanth, an actor from down south, will reflect on the evolving grammar of performance and identity in contemporary cinema.
Conversations on entrepreneurship and wealth creation will feature founders such as Kanika Tekriwal and Gazal Kalra, representing a new generation of business builders shaping emerging sectors.
The programme will also spotlight the business of fashion through conversations with designers and founders, including Parul Gulati, Mariyam Khatri, Ankita Jain, Param Sahib, and Laksheeta Govil, offering insights into creativity, entrepreneurship, and the building of distinctive consumer brands.
Sessions on storytelling and soft power will feature voices such as Ria Chopra and Ahsan Vazir, reflecting on influence in the digital age, alongside a special spoken word storytelling performance by Nayab Midha that captures the emotional and expressive pulse of Gen Z.
The programme also includes powerful sessions with athletes who have competed at the highest levels under pressure, including Payal Nag, alongside leading boxing champions Priya Ghanghas and Arundhati Choudhary, as well as world-class wrestler Sujeet Kalkal, bringing stories of resilience, discipline, and global excellence to the fore.
Educator Nitin Vijay will address the evolving role of mentorship in a high-pressure, aspiration-driven environment, focusing on how young individuals can navigate ambition with clarity and direction.
The programme will also feature a conversation with Avinash Tiwary, reflecting on craft, choices and the evolving landscape of storytelling in cinema.
The cultural arc of the day will culminate in a special live performance by Aditi Saigal, bringing a contemporary, expressive voice that resonates deeply with younger audiences.
NDTV YUVA 2026 is a pre-eminent conversation that builds on NDTV’s commitment to curating dialogues that amplify the sentiments, aspirations, and ambitions of young India.
