Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the ET World Leaders Forum 2025, offering insights into the global economic environment and showcasing India’s strengths. A key highlight was the announcement of the first Made-in-India semiconductor chip, expected by the end of 2025. Modi stated India’s capacity to not only react to situations but also to steer them, emphasizing a shift from small-scale changes to major advancements. He underscored India’s capability to set the course of future events. Modi reflected on the advancements of the past decade and outlined future plans, encouraging the emergence of new sectors. India is on the verge of exporting electric vehicles to 100 countries, showcasing a major milestone. He emphasized the significance of research and innovation as the basis for India’s progress, and the value of indigenous research. The government has been fostering research through ongoing policies and new platforms. India has maintained a strong economic base, even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with the fiscal deficit projected at 4.4 percent. Modi also mentioned the fast progress in the development of Made-in-India 6G technology. India is focusing on achieving ambitious goals and has completed over 60 space missions in the last 11 years. Furthermore, preparations are underway for the Gaganyaan mission, which will send Indian astronauts into space.
