Murmu: India Remains World's Fastest-Growing Major Economy

The President of India gave a speech the night before India's Independence Day.

She told the country that India's economy is growing faster than any other big country.

She said India's growth rate will be more than double the worldwide average.

She talked about troubles in other parts of the world, like conflicts in the Middle East.

She said those troubles are making shipping and trade more expensive everywhere.

She said India's Self-Reliant India plan is making the country stronger.

She said India has built the world's biggest and most advanced digital payment system.

Even street vendors and small rural shops now use digital payments.

She said India reached many of its 2030 goals for protecting the environment early.

She talked about new roads, trains, and airports creating new jobs and businesses.