Pratik Mathur stood on the sidelines of the 2026 Bund Summit, a joint event hosted by the China Finance 40 Forum and Tsinghua University, and lauded the World Bank, IMF and ADB for projecting a robust growth trajectory for India.
Mathur pointed out that the agencies’ forecasts—though not quantified in the speech—highlight India’s underlying growth fundamentals and its continued emergence as the fastest‑growing economy in the world.
He stressed the country’s demographic dividend as a primary engine, noting how a youthful workforce fuels demand for technology, pharmaceuticals and renewable energy.
The Consul General also underscored India’s pivotal role in global supply chains, citing the “Atmanirbharta” policy and its vision of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” to bridge the Global South and North.
During the panel, Mathur referenced India’s recent free‑trade pacts with the EU, UK and New Zealand, as well as the 18th BRICS summit and the New Delhi declaration, framing them as milestones for deeper economic collaboration.
Observers from leading multinational corporations noted a growing interest in India’s innovation ecosystem, especially in AI, pharma and clean‑energy technologies, and expressed eagerness to deepen investment ties.
The discussion wrapped up with the IMF Asia and Pacific Department head Krishna Srinivasan agreeing to continue dialogues aimed at harnessing shared growth opportunities across the region.