NEW DELHI: The Consulate General of India in Shanghai, under the leadership of Consul General Pratik Mathur, recently hosted two investor roundtables on March 25 and 27, highlighting Indiaโs robust economic growth and its ambitious vision to become a developed nation by 2047, known as #ViksitBharat 2047. โ
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In his opening remarks, Consul General Mathur emphasized Indiaโs strong macroeconomic fundamentals, noting the nationโs achievement of becoming a $4.3 trillion economy, effectively doubling its GDP over the past decade.
He highlighted Indiaโs position as the fifth-largest economy globally, with projections to ascend to the third-largest through comprehensive reforms in manufacturing, logistics, finance, and infrastructure.
Key Themes Discussed
The roundtables featured in-depth discussions on several pivotal areas:
- Womenโs Empowerment (Nari Shakti): Participants underscored the critical role of women in driving economic growth, aligning with Indiaโs commitment to fostering gender equality and enhancing female workforce participation. Addressing safety concerns and promoting inclusive work environments were identified as essential steps toward achieving these goals. โ
- Infrastructure and Connectivity: The dialogues highlighted ambitious infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing connectivity across the nation, facilitating trade, and boosting economic activities. These initiatives are integral to Indiaโs strategy to become a $5 trillion economy by 2026 and achieve the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
- Regulatory Reforms: Simplification of the regulatory environment was discussed as a catalyst for business growth, attracting both domestic and international investors. The governmentโs focus on creating a business-friendly atmosphere through policy reforms was acknowledged as a significant driver of economic development.
- Digital Innovation: Indiaโs advancements in digitalization, particularly the widespread adoption of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), were showcased as transformative elements propelling the economy forward. The success of UPI exemplifies Indiaโs leadership in developing scalable digital infrastructure that enhances financial inclusion and efficiency.โ
Indiaโs Global Economic Ascent
These investor roundtables reflect Indiaโs proactive approach to engaging with global stakeholders, sharing its growth narrative, and inviting collaboration to achieve the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. The discussions underscored Indiaโs commitment to economic progress, technological innovation, and inclusive development.โ
As the world observes and applauds, there is a collective agreement that Indiaโs best is yet to come, with a generation poised to lead the nation into a new era of prosperity and global influence.
