NEW DELHI, June 4 -- India remains among the world's fastest-growing major economies despite persistent global uncertainties, minister of state for commerce and industry Jitin Prasada said on Thursday, underscoring the country's long-term focus on trade, manufacturing, innovation and technology.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Global Business Research Conference (GBRC) 2026 at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Prasada said India's strategy is aimed at strengthening its economic resilience amid an increasingly volatile global environment.

Prasada said India's progress in areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and global trade partnerships reflected its growing role in the world economy.

Addressing academic...