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India's Economic Rise Celebrated at Global Business Summit

2/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

At the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2025 in New Delhi, leaders celebrated India's rise as a global economic force. Vineet Jain praised PM Modi's transformative leadership, while OECD's Álvaro Pereira boldly proclaimed, "The future of the world is India." The summit buzzed with discussions on innovation, trade, and India's ambition to become the world's third-largest economy.

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Historical Context

India's emergence as a global economic powerhouse echoes the post-liberalization era of the early 1990s. Then, economic reforms opened markets, attracting foreign investment and fostering innovation. Today's summit discussions reflect a culmination of that transformative journey, positioning India as a key player in global trade and economic growth.

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Story summary

At the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2025 in New Delhi, leaders celebrated India's rise as a global economic force. Vineet Jain praised PM Modi's transformative leadership, while OECD's Álvaro Pereira boldly proclaimed, "The future of the world is India." The summit buzzed with discussions on innovation, trade, and India's ambition to become the world's third-largest economy.

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