India, Feb. 10 -- The year 2026 has begun with significant shifts in global politics, forcing countries like India to re-evaluate their growth strategies for both the immediate and medium term. A series of recent events, including the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the annual budget, and the India-US trade deal, provide a crucial moment to reflect on India's future growth model and its driving forces.

It is truly remarkable that India has achieved an average GDP growth exceeding 8% over the last five years, maintaining extremely stable macroeconomic parameters. Despite this favourable "goldilocks" scenario, there is no room for complacency in policymaking, especially in a fragmented and uncertain global environment. The goal is not...