Nita Ambani backed New York cultural fest postponed amid rising US–India commerce tensions
The Grand Indian Pageant, a significant worldwide cultural initiative introduced by the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), has reportedly been postponed simply days forward of its scheduled opening at New York’s Lincoln Middle.
The three-day occasion, a part of India Weekend at Damrosch Park, was set to run from September 12 to 14.
Organizers confirmed the choice in a public assertion, citing “unexpected circumstances” however providing no additional rationalization.
“It’s with deep remorse that we share that the NMACC India Weekend in New York, scheduled to open on September 12, 2025, has been postponed attributable to unexpected circumstances,” an announcement stated.
The postponement coincides with escalating commerce tensions between america and India, together with reciprocal tariff hikes and elevated regulatory scrutiny.
The competition was anticipated to function a curated lineup of Indian classical and up to date performances, spanning music, dance, theatre, and vogue. It was billed as NMACC’s largest cultural outreach outdoors India up to now.
“This isn’t a cancellation, solely a pause, and we stay absolutely dedicated to bringing the NMACC expertise to New York at a later date,” the assertion additional stated, including that the staff plans to return “with renewed pleasure, delight and function.”
No revised dates have been introduced, and it stays unclear whether or not the competition can be rescheduled earlier than the top of the yr.
