The month begins with a significant diplomatic reset as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits India from 27 February to 2 March 2026. Arriving first in Mumbai for engagements with business leaders, financial experts, and Canadian pension funds, Carney will then travel to New Delhi on 1 March. On 2 March, he will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House, followed by the India–Canada CEOs Forum at Bharat Mandapam. The two sides are expected to focus on cooperation in trade and investment, energy and critical minerals, and the broader economic relationship, including anticipated discussions on long-term uranium supply arrangements and progress toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
From March 5 to 7, the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), will host the 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi. This year’s theme, “Saṁskāra: Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement,” signals India’s approach to navigating a multipolar world. This year, the Raisina Dialogue will include the inaugural Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative alongside the main conference, a dedicated track for deliberations on the intersection of science, technology, and foreign policy, including governance of emerging technologies, research security, and global-standards setting, reflecting an effort to embed science diplomacy as a substantive pillar of strategic dialogue.
From March 19 to 22, the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. Supported by the Ministry of Power, the summit is expected to convene policymakers, industry leaders, and global energy stakeholders to discuss resilient power supply chains and smart grid infrastructure. An International Buyer–Seller Meet will facilitate B2B engagements between Indian solution providers and international partners, particularly from the Global South.
From March 23 to 25, Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi will host the 33rd edition of Convergence India Expo and the 26th Smart Cities India Expo, bringing together global technology firms, policymakers, and urban innovators. The events will showcase developments in 6G, artificial intelligence, fintech, and digital governance solutions, attracting delegations from across Asia, Africa, and Europe. While not formal diplomatic summits, these platforms highlight technologies aligned with India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) framework and broader digital outreach strategy.
In March, discussions on critical minerals cooperation are expected to gather momentum, with India continuing active talks with Brazil, Canada, France, and the Netherlands on potential collaboration in lithium and rare earth elements. The negotiations cover joint exploration, extraction, processing, and recycling, as well as access to advanced mineral-processing technologies essential for India’s energy transition and manufacturing ambitions. While formal agreements have not yet been announced and talks remain at varying stages, the coming weeks are likely to see further diplomatic engagement aimed at diversifying supply chains and reducing reliance on concentrated sources.