Davos, Jan. 21 -- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday stressed that India is poised to become the world's third-largest economy in the next few years, driven by a decade of "well thought-through" structural changes and focused execution.

Speaking at the World Economic Forum 2026, Union Minister Vaishnaw outlined a trajectory where the nation is expected to maintain a real growth rate of 6 to 8 per cent. He attributed this momentum to four strategic pillars: massive public investment in physical, digital, and social infrastructure; inclusive growth ensuring the "entire society grows alongwith the growth of the country"; a push for manufacturing and innovation; and a rigorous drive toward simplification.

"All this, combined with ...