Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Elon Musk's X Post on India's GDP Growth
Elon Musk shared a chart on X showing that India is the second-largest contributor to global GDP growth after China.
This caught the attention of Indian ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Kiren Rijiju.
Sitharaman used Musk's post to tell the opposition to be proud of India's economic strength.
Rijiju advised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi not to criticize India's achievements.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) also released a report saying the global economy is expected to grow, but there are some risks.
Elon Musk reposted a chart showing India's 17% contribution to global GDP growth, next to China's 26%.
Nirmala Sitharaman urged the opposition to recognize India's economic strength, citing Musk's reaction.
Kiren Rijiju advised Rahul Gandhi to be proud of India's achievements and not belittle them.
The IMF's January 2026 outlook projects global growth at 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, with downside risks.
Sitharaman and Rijiju's statements were made during interactions with students and in response to Musk's post.
- Who
- Elon Musk, Nirmala Sitharaman, Kiren Rijiju, IMF
- What
- Elon Musk's X post on India's GDP growth and reactions from Indian ministers
- When
- January 31, 2026
- Where
- India, Global
- Why
- To highlight India's significant contribution to global GDP growth and the reactions it garnered
- Elon Musk's Reaction
- Reposted a chart showing India's contribution to global GDP growth, commenting 'the balance of power is changing'
- IMF Data
- India is the second-largest contributor to global GDP growth after China, with 17% and 26% respectively
- Nirmala Sitharaman's Statement
- Urged the opposition to recognize India's economic strength and potential, citing Elon Musk's reaction
- Kiren Rijiju's Statement
- Advises Rahul Gandhi to be proud of India's achievements and not belittle them
- IMF's Global Outlook
- Projects worldwide growth at 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, with risks tilted to the downside