Against the backdrop of trade-related uncertainties with the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 29, 2025) made a strong case for investing in India, declaring that the Indian economy will “very soon” be the third largest economy in the world.
Addressing the India-Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo, Mr. Modi said that most Japanese companies find India attractive, adding that India is a “springboard” to access the Global South. Welcoming the visiting Indian Prime Minister, Japan announced a private investment target of ¥10 trillion for India over the next decade.
