Mumbai, June 4 -- India needs to stop selling itself short over short-term economic headwinds when its long-term potential and trend remain inexorably strong, according to Jane Fraser, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Citi.

Speaking at CITI's 2026 India Conference in Mumbai, Fraser highlighted the shifting global perception of the country, noting that it continues to be the fastest-growing major economy in the world despite immediate global challenges.

"Stop selling yourself short of the short-term challenges which everybody is facing, as opposed to where the long-term potential and trend that the country inexorably is on," Fraser said.

She emphasized the scale of operations and the strategic importance the country hol...