India today stands at the intersection of global rebalancing and regional realignments. To make this India’s moment, we must leverage our demographic dividend, deepen manufacturing and innovation ecosystems, and accelerate green and digital transitions. The India story, marked by global leadership in several areas including digital public infrastructure and bold sustainability commitments, must be exemplified to advance inclusive and resilient growth. Domestically, infrastructure, ease of doing business, and skilling must be scaled. Globally, strengthening strategic global partnerships through initiatives like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor will further enhance trade connectivity and counterbalance other global influences. Additionally, strategic trade diversification, resilient supply chains, and Global South leadership may be key to further strengthen India’s position globally. How can India align internal reforms with external engagements to transform this period into a defining chapter of India’s global leadership.

This is a recording of a session themed at ‘Making this India’s Moment: What Must India Do?’ at Annual General Meeting and Annual Business Summit 2025: Building Trust - India First, held on 29 May 2025 in New Delhi.