Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa and former Niti Aayog chief, praised India’s structural reforms, noting that they have elevated the country from the “fragile 5” to the “top 5,” resulting in a growth rate of approximately 8.4% over the last three quarters. Kant highlighted analysts’ projections that foresee India contributing 30% to global GDP growth between 2035-2040.
India defies West Asia war concerns as Q4 GDP growth hits 7.8%; risks remain ahead
India’s economy surged by a better-than-expected 7.8% in the March quarter, exceeding forecasts and pushing FY26 growth to 7.7%. This robust performance was driven by