New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- At a time when the world appears increasingly fragmented, anxious and unsure of its economic direction, India's presence at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos carried a significance far beyond symbolism. As leaders and investors reshape supply chains for resilience and diversify trade links, they are directing capital allocations towards economies that offer stability, scale and policy predictability.

The mood this year was sombre at Davos, overshadowed by geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation, the disruptive advance of artificial intelligence (AI) and a palpable fear that the rules-based global order is fraying. Amid all the uncertainty, India stood out as a stabilizing force and a shaper of...