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Sunil Mittal stressed that achieving the projected $6-7 trillion economy, which positions India as the world's third-largest, falls short of providing substantial prosperity for its vast population.
Economic Ambition Redefined
Mittal declared that while India's ascent to the world's third-largest economy is "written in the stars," the headline growth figure is a mathematical certainty. However, he argued that true prosperity for its 1.4 billion citizens requires a leap to a $25-30 trillion valuation.
The China Model vs. India's Path
Mittal assessed that India cannot replicate the export-led "growth runway" that fuelled China’s rise. He cited the rise of protectionist policies and the closure of the once-open US market as significant barriers.
Digital Infrastructure as a Catalyst
Instead, Mittal asserted that India must leverage its "continent of consumers" and burgeoning digital infrastructure. He credited the government for building a "digital highway" that allowed India to bypass long lead times for physical infrastructure and pivot into high-end manufacturing.
Business Environment Benchmarks
When asked about improving India’s business environment, Mittal pointed to the United States, Singapore, and the UAE as benchmarks for encouraged enterprise. He urged the government to continue simplifying norms and transfer "faith" to the business community.
Mittal expressed confidence that India could sustain an 8% "rapid clip" of growth, even as the rest of the world faces stagnation. "India is a market for everybody," he concluded, emphasizing that continued scale-building in technology and production will guarantee India's fair deal on the global stage.