Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Tuesday said India, now unstoppable in its growth trajectory, was on course to become a $6 trillion economy by 2030. Speaking at the CNN-News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2025 in New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, he made an optimistic assessment of India’s future, asserting, “Our country today is on a roll, no power can stop us.”At the summit, Scindia outlined India’s ambitious economic roadmap with remarkable confidence. “We are a $4 trillion economy, we will be a $5 trillion economy by 2028 and a $6 trillion economy by 2030. We are the fifth largest economy in the world, and we will be the third largest by 2028. That is my unspoken commitment and confidence in our country,” Scindia said.AdvertisementThe minister’s statements reflect the Modi government’s vision of elevating India’s economic standing globally within a defined timeframe. This projected growth would represent a significant leap forward, positioning India ahead of several current economic powerhouses on the world stage. Such projections align with the broader narrative of India’s rising influence in global economic affairs and its increasing attractiveness as an investment destination.More from India
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‘India today is on a roll, no power can stop it’: Scindia at Rising Bharat Summit 2025
