At the same time, India is “proactively forging partnerships and strategies to secure national interest in a world where power is more diffused”, Principal Secretary to PM Shaktikanta Das said here. India stands today at the cusp of a historic journey – from being an incredible India to a credible India, Das said. Noting that there will be headwinds and challenges emanating from “known and unknown sources”, he said the Indian economy is speeding ahead on “multiple cylinders”. Further, India is projected to contribute around 18 per cent to the global GDP growth in 2025-26,” he said. In this fluid global landscape, India has embraced Atmanirbharta, a vision of self reliance, as the overarching principle of its policies.

Source: Indian Express January 10, 2026 21:34 UTC