Archive · 21 Jan 2026
India's Strong Influence at Davos
India is at the World Economic Forum in Davos with its biggest group ever.
Leaders from different states and the central government are there to talk about how India is growing economically.
They want to attract investments and show the world what India can do.
Gujarat is focusing on things like artificial intelligence and defence.
Andhra Pradesh's leader said India could become the number one economy by 2047.
Everyone is working together to make India stronger and more developed.
Meanwhile, the US is hosting an event to talk about important minerals needed for technology and energy.
They want to make sure these minerals are available and not controlled by a few countries.
India is at the World Economic Forum in Davos with its largest delegation ever, showcasing its economic strength and potential.
Gujarat is focusing on attracting Global Capability Centres, developing smart manufacturing hubs, and strengthening areas like AI and the defence corridor.
Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stated that India is the world's fourth-largest economy and aims to be the number one by 2047.
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the state's rapid economic growth due to central government policies.
Leaders from 10 states and Union ministers are collaborating to attract investments and highlight India's growth story.
- Who
- Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Union ministers, and representatives from 10 states, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Export-Import Bank President and Chairman John Jovanovic
- What
- India's strong influence and economic growth discussed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, US focusing on critical mineral supply chains
- When
- Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, February 4 for the Critical Minerals Ministerial
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland, US Department of State
- Why
- To showcase India's economic potential, attract investments, highlight state-specific growth initiatives, and strengthen critical mineral supply chains for the US
India's Perspective
US Perspective
Focus on Economic Growth
India's Perspective
India is showcasing its economic growth and development under PM Modi's leadership, emphasizing technology and inclusive growth.
US Perspective
The US is focusing on strengthening critical mineral supply chains for economic and national security, technological leadership, and energy transition.
- Event
- World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
- Delegation Size
- Largest and strongest so far
- Key Focus Areas
- Global Capability Centres, smart manufacturing, AI, defence corridor
- India's Economic Goal
- Developed nation by 2047
- India's Economic Rank
- 4th largest economy, aiming for 1st by 2047
- States Represented
- 10 states
- Union Ministers Present
- Senior Union ministers
- US Event
- Inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial
- US Focus
- Critical mineral supply chains
Sources
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