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India’s Vision for a New Global Order at the NDTV World Summit 2026
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Changing World Order and Weaponised Trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told delegates that the international system is lagging behind rapid geopolitical shifts. He said trade, technology and sea routes are increasingly “being weaponised,” a reference to the ongoing war between the United States and Iran and similar flashpoints. Modi added that the United Nations and other legacy bodies are struggling to keep pace, creating a gap between contemporary challenges and outdated decision-making mechanisms.
India as “Vishwa-Bandhu” and Bridge-Builder
Modi framed India’s foreign-policy stance as that of a *Vishwa-Bandhu*—a global friend that builds consensus. He argued that this track record demonstrates trust in India’s ability to mediate between rival powers.
Capabilities Underpinning the Vision
- Health diplomacy: India supplied COVID-19 vaccines and medicines to more than 100 countries.
- Digital finance: The nation leads the world in real-time digital payments.
- Clean energy: Non-fossil electricity capacity crossed 300 GW for the first time.
- Research & innovation: India ranks third globally in research publications and recorded roughly 150,000 patent filings in 2025.
- Semiconductor talent: About 20 % of the global chip-design workforce is based in India, with over 325 chip designs completed by Indian engineers.
- Global Capability Centres: India hosts more than half of the world’s GCCs, now delivering AI, cloud, and product development services.
These achievements, Modi argued, illustrate a shift from “back-office” outsourcing to a “brain-office” that contributes ideas and technology worldwide.
Official Statements & Responses
- He reiterated the mantra “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” as the guiding principle for India’s international engagement, emphasizing that cooperation must endure through crises.
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar warned that trade negotiations with the United States remain unfinished, echoing the broader theme of a fluid global order.
- Raymond Group chairman Gautam Singhania, speaking on October 22, described his company’s “Raymond 3.0” restructuring as an example of aligning leadership with future growth strategies.
Verbatim Quotes
- “India, guided by the mantra of” — PM Modi
- “The world does not need such a situation. It needs a system that stops this 'matsya nyaya' from happening,” — PM Modi
- “Thinking has reached a quantum leap. The world that once relied on India's brainpower now trusts India's mindpower as well. And as a result, we are now working with the world not just as a back office but also as a brain office,” — PM Modi
- “It's never done till it's done,” — Jaishankar
- “It's a fully new team, fully aligned with full growth strategy in place. And we've taken really senior people at all levels. We've changed the whole management team and every manager is now aligned to where we want to go.” — Gautam Singhania
What’s Next
The summit continues on October 23 with a second day of panels featuring RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, indicating that discussions on the new world order will proceed alongside concrete policy debates.