Trending:WEF 2026ICC vs BCBResponsible Nations IndexNew Gaza projectTikTok dealBorder 2 reviewDavos: Business leaders bet on India with $30 tn GDP projection as Delhi showcases growth, stabilityFP Business Desk • January 23, 2026, 20:28:46 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitterFrom ministers to top industrialists, India’s delegation at the World Economic Forum highlighted high growth, moderate inflation, and policy stability as the country eyes becoming the world’s third-largest economy. AdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleChoose Firstpost on GoogleRepresentational imageIndia used the World Economic Forum in Davos to project confidence in its economic trajectory, with political leaders and business executives striking a rare bipartisan note on growth, stability, and long-term scale. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India is currently the fastest-growing major economy globally, with a consistent growth path of 6–8 per cent projected over the next five years. He noted that the combination of moderate inflation and strong growth signals a deeper economic transformation over the past decade, drawing increasing global attention. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADIndia’s ambition to move beyond headline rankings was sharpened by Sunil Bharti Mittal, who argued that becoming the world’s third-largest economy is only a milestone, not the destination. More from Business New innings for sacked Unilever boss: Can he revive fortunes of world’s largest chocolate maker? New Zealand's economic recovery pushes inflation beyond its target band“We will become the world’s third-largest economy, but six or seven trillion dollars for a population of over 1.5 billion does not add up,” Mittal said in Davos. “To truly arrive, we must scale to $25–30 trillion.
