Archive · 6 Jun 2025
WEF Chief: India Poised to Overtake Japan, Thrive Globally
The head of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende, says that even though the world faces problems like trade wars and new technology shifts, India is doing really well.
He thinks India could become one of the top economies soon because of its fast growth, especially in areas like digital services.
Brende also says that India has many young, tech-smart people, which is helping.
India needs to keep making changes, such as reducing regulations, to continue growing.
AI can create jobs, increase productivity, and promote prosperity.
WEF chief Borge Brende highlights India as a resilient economy amid global challenges.
India may surpass Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy.
Brende credits India's strong performance to services and digital trade.
He notes India's demographic advantage and tech-savvy workforce.
Sustained growth requires deregulation and infrastructure improvements.
- Who
- Borge Brende, President and CEO of the World Economic Forum.
- What
- The World Economic Forum's outlook on the global economy and India's economic potential.
- When
- As of June 5, 2025.
- Where
- Global economy, with a focus on India
- Why
- To understand the global economic landscape and India's role.
Challenges to Growth
Opportunities for Growth
AI's impact
Challenges to Growth
AI might reduce or kill existing jobs.
Opportunities for Growth
AI could boost productivity and create new jobs.
- Bright Spot
- India
- Potential Economic Ranking
- Fourth-Largest
- India's Recent Growth
- 7.5%
- India's Trade Strength
- Services and Digital Trade
- India's Advantage
- Young Population
Sources
India at AI inflection point: Global experts back nation's rise as deep tech leader
India lags behind rest of the world in AI adoption; only 15% of SMEs use AI: BCIC
India is world's bright spot, set to overtake Japan: WEF chief Borge Brende
