India’s remarkable rise as a global economic superpower under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership has drawn widespread acclaim from world leaders, economists, and business tycoons. In 2024, the country’s status as a growth engine, tech innovator, and sustainability leader was prominently recognised.
Prominent voices have consistently highlighted India’s progress. Mark Widmar, CEO of First Solar, admired India’s climate change efforts. JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, in 2017, praised PM Modi for his receptiveness and intelligence. In 2023, Hassan Allam, CEO of Hassan Allam Holdings, lauded India’s infrastructure and manufacturing growth under Modi’s leadership.
Toshihiro Suzuki, President of Suzuki Motors, credited PM Modi for India becoming the third-largest automobile market globally. Similarly, GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke remarked on India’s transformative progress in urban infrastructure and its burgeoning software industry.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang celebrated India’s expertise in AI, while Bill Gates highlighted India’s rural economy transformation and digital public infrastructure like Aadhaar, calling it a model for other nations. Paul Romer, Nobel Laureate in Economics, emphasised Aadhaar as a groundbreaking technological system inspiring the Global South.
Christopher J. Elias from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation praised India’s Digital Public Infrastructure for advancements in healthcare and financial services. Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh acknowledged India’s ascension to the world’s 5th largest economy under PM Modi’s leadership.
India’s digital revolution, sustainable development, and economic growth continue to set global benchmarks, cementing its role as a leader in the global economy.
