India is on track to become the third-largest economy by fiscal 2030-31, driven by a robust projected annual growth rate of 6.7 per cent, a report by S&P Global projected on Thursday.
The country has emerged as the fastest-growing large economy at an 8.2 per cent growth rate in FY24, significantly exceeding the government’s earlier estimate of 7.3 per cent.
According to the report, Infrastructure development and geopolitical strategies will play an important role in maximising trade benefits.
“India’s medium-term prospects are healthy and filled with opportunities in multiple sectors including trade, agriculture, and AI, likely structural reforms and growing energy demands,” said Abhishek Tomar, Head-S&P Global India Leadership Council.
India is poised for growth, and with a young and dynamic workforce well-positioned to shape, added Tomar, also Chief Data Officer for S&P Global Market Intelligence.
According to the report, titled “India Forward“, continued reforms are crucial to improving business transactions and logistics, boosting private sector …