Archive · 19 Jan 2026
India's Economic Growth and Innovation
Romal Shetty, the CEO of Deloitte South Asia, talked about how important it is for India to innovate, especially in the parts of the country called 'Bharat'.
He said this is key to making India a successful and wealthy nation.
He mentioned that India is growing fast and will become the third-largest economy by 2028.
Shetty also talked about how important it is to focus on research and development (R&D) and to work together with schools, companies, and startups.
He encouraged people in the Mangaluru-Udupi-Manipal area, known as the 'Silicon Beach of India', to find new opportunities in areas like medical technology and finance.
He believes that with the right efforts, Mangaluru can become a big player in these fields and attract more businesses and startups.
Additionally, SBI Research reported that India is on track to become an upper middle-income country by 2030 and achieve a $5-trillion economy in two years.
This growth is part of India's long-term vision to become a high-income country by 2047.
Romal Shetty, CEO of Deloitte South Asia, emphasized the need for innovation in 'Bharat' for India's prosperity.
India is projected to become the third-largest economy by 2028, surpassing Germany, according to SBI Research.
Shetty highlighted the importance of increasing R&D spending and collaboration between academia, corporates, and startups.
He encouraged entrepreneurs in the Mangaluru-Udupi-Manipal region to explore opportunities in medical technology and fintech.
SBI Research reported that India is on track to become an upper middle-income country by 2030 and achieve a $5-trillion economy in two years.
- Who
- Romal Shetty, CEO of Deloitte South Asia, and SBI Research
- What
- Discussed India's economic growth and the need for innovation in 'Bharat'
- When
- January 16, 2026 (Shetty), January 19, 2026 (SBI Research)
- Where
- Mangaluru (Shetty), Nationwide (SBI Research)
- Why
- To highlight India's economic prospects and the importance of innovation and R&D
- Speaker
- Romal Shetty, CEO of Deloitte South Asia
- Event
- TiECon Mangaluru 2026
- Location
- Mangaluru
- Date
- January 16, 2026
- India's Projected Economy Rank
- 3rd by 2028
- Current Median Age in India
- 29 years
- Current Per Capita Income
- $2,600
- Projected Per Capita Income
- $4,000 by 2030
- Projected GDP
- $5 trillion in 2 years
Sources
Innovating for ‘Bharat’ must for India’s prosperity: Deloitte's Shetty
India Poised To Become World's Third-Largest Economy By 2030 With Manufacturing, AI & Resilience As Key Drivers: BCG India Head At Davos