'India a sleeping giant, can become world's top economy if it wakes up': Andhra CM Naidu at WEF
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has said India has the potential to become the world’s largest economy if it fully unlocks its strengths. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Naidu described India as a “sleeping giant” that needs decisive reforms, innovation, and global integration to rise faster. He highlighted the country’s demographic advantage, growing digital infrastructure, and expanding startup ecosystem as key drivers of future growth. Naidu stressed that policy stability, ease of doing business, and large-scale investment in technology and skills are essential for sustained progress. He also underlined the importance of collaboration between states and the Centre to attract global investors. According to him, India must move quickly to adapt to global economic shifts, focus on manufacturing and services, and leverage artificial intelligence and green energy. With the right execution, he said, India can transform into a global economic leader.
The Key points
- India has the capacity to become the world’s top economy.
- Naidu calls India a “sleeping giant” needing urgent action.
- Demographic dividend is a major growth advantage.
- Digital infrastructure strengthens global competitiveness.
- Policy stability is vital for investor confidence.
- Ease of doing business must improve further.
- Technology and innovation should drive development.
- Manufacturing and services need faster expansion.
- Centre–state cooperation can attract global investments.
- Timely reforms can position India as an economic powerhouse.
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