Kant, a former IAS officer from the 1980 Kerala cadre, has been a prominent figure behind major national campaigns like ‘Make in India,’ ‘Startup India,’ and the ‘Incredible India’ tourism drive. Most recently, he served as India’s G20 Sherpa during the nation’s presidency of the forum.
In an exclusive chat with Business Today's Chetan Bhutani, Ghosh emphasizes that data quality is not just a technical requirement but a governance imperative for Digital India. She highlights how trust, built on reliable data, is essential for AI-driven governance, targeted welfare delivery, and innovation across sectors. Strengthening data quality, she says, demands collective action and accountability across all ministries.
Amitabh Kant stepped down from his role as G20 Sherpa after completing what he described as 45 years of government service.
“After 45 years of dedicated service to the Government, I have decided to embrace new opportunities and begin a new chapter," said Amitabh Kant.
India has officially surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, clocking a nominal GDP of $4.19 trillion, according to the International Monetary Fund. The announcement was underscored by NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam during the 10th Governing Council meeting.
India’s economy is set to grow big in the coming years. According to Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO, the country could become a $30 trillion economy by 2047, reported PTI. He shared this optimistic view during an event held alongside the International Air Transport Association (IATA) meet in New Delhi. At present, India’s economy is valued at around $4 trillion. It recently became the fourth-largest economy in the world. But He believes this is just the beginning. Listen in
NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani exudes confidence in India surpassing Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2025-26 — echoing the IMF’s forecast. He mentions that official confirmation will likely arrive in early 2026, adding, “I’m fairly confident our forecast will come true.” Listen in
Chidambaram referred to Subrahmanyam's statement that India's per capita income had doubled from USD 1,438 in 2013–14 to USD 2,880 in 2024.
iPhone wars just got political—again! U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a bold threat: Make iPhones in America or pay a 25% tariff. His Truth Social post targeted Apple CEO Tim Cook, demanding domestic manufacturing or hefty penalties. But Apple isn’t backing down. The tech giant is doubling down on India—with nearly 20% of global iPhones already made there, and iPhone 17 Pro models set to roll off Indian assembly lines alongside China for the first time ever. India’s NITI Aayog calls it a win-win, touting the country's cost advantage. Ironically, the U.S. has zero smartphone production — and building iPhones there could push prices past $3,000 per unit! So, is this classic Trump campaign showmanship—or the start of another tariff showdown?
A historic leap for India! India has officially overtaken Japan to become the world's 4th largest economy, according to IMF data shared by Niti Aayog. With the $4 trillion milestone crossed, only the U.S., China, and Germany lie ahead. The Modi government is now setting sights on overtaking Germany in the next 3 years — pushing India into the elite $5 trillion economy club. While the ruling party celebrates this achievement, the opposition is urging caution, arguing that GDP alone doesn't reflect the on-ground economic realities of hunger and poverty. With geopolitical tensions and global trade flux in play, can India stay on this fast-track?