India is emerging as one of the most stable and attractive growth engines in a rapidly changing global economy, according to Rajan Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises.Speaking at UK-India Week 2026 during a session titled “India’s Growth Story: Building the Next Decade of UK-India Opportunity,” Mittal said India stands out as a “rare bright spot” of growth and stability at a time when global economic and political systems are being reshaped.He highlighted three key drivers behind India’s rise—strong domestic consumption, a young population, and expanding manufacturing capabilities.
Together, these factors are positioning India at the centre of global economic activity.Mittal said India’s economic trajectory—from a $4 trillion economy today to a projected $10 trillion in the coming years—represents a structural shift that global companies cannot afford to ignore.“Any global corporate strategy that overlooks this market risks missing the defining growth story of the next decade,” he said, adding that future growth will increasingly depend on co-creation and long-term partnerships rather than transactional trade.Focusing on the UK–India relationship, Mittal said the opportunity extends beyond traditional trade ties.
He pointed to the potential for integrated value chains, with India acting as a manufacturing and innovation base for companies targeting high-growth regions, including Africa.He also underlined India’s institutional strengths, including the rule of law, independent regulators, and a democratic framework, saying these factors make India a “trusted and predictable long-term partner” in the global system.Mittal added that India is no longer just participating in global decision-making but is increasingly shaping it, as its economic and strategic influence continues to expand.
India is emerging as one of the most stable and attractive growth engines in a rapidly changing global economy, according to Rajan Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises.Speaking at UK-India Week 2026 during a session titled “India’s Growth Story: Building the Next Decade of UK-India Opportunity,” Mittal said India stands out as a “rare bright spot” of growth and stability at a time when global economic and political systems are being reshaped.He highlighted three key drivers behind India’s rise—strong domestic consumption, a young population, and expanding manufacturing capabilities. Together, these factors are positioning India at the centre of global economic activity.Mittal said India’s economic trajectory—from a $4 trillion economy today to a projected $10 trillion in the coming years—represents a structural shift that global companies cannot afford to ignore.“Any global corporate strategy that overlooks this market risks missing the defining growth story of the next decade,” he said, adding that future growth will increasingly depend on co-creation and long-term partnerships rather than transactional trade.Focusing on the UK–India relationship, Mittal said the opportunity extends beyond traditional trade ties. He pointed to the potential for integrated value chains, with India acting as a manufacturing and innovation base for companies targeting high-growth regions, including Africa.He also underlined India’s institutional strengths, including the rule of law, independent regulators, and a democratic framework, saying these factors make India a “trusted and predictable long-term partner” in the global system.Mittal added that India is no longer just participating in global decision-making but is increasingly shaping it, as its economic and strategic influence continues to expand.
