Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Sri Lanka's economic future will be shaped predominantly by its capacity to achieve sufficient competitiveness to engage in India's growth rather than its mere geographic proximity to the nation.

This perspective formed the core agreement among government representatives, corporate heads, diplomats, and strategic experts during the Lanka India Business Association's India Calling forum.

While addressing the topic from varied angles, presenters repeatedly highlighted a central premise: as global supply chains shift toward regional frameworks, investment choices align with geopolitics, and artificial intelligence transforms production, the comparative advantage of Sri Lanka will hinge on executing structural reforms,...