Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said India will continue providing a stable policy environment, sustained regulatory simplification, robust economic growth and very moderate inflation in the coming years. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore on Thursday, he described these conditions as ideal for global investors.
Representing the Government of India at the forum, the Minister outlined the country’s vision for a stable, responsible and innovation-driven economic and digital future. He noted that India’s strong fundamentals have reinforced global confidence, adding that “with high growth and moderate inflation, India will continue to offer a stable policy regime and good growth — a situation every investor looks forward to.”
Vaishnaw extended an invitation to global investors to participate in the New Economy Forum to be held in New Delhi next year, expressing confidence that India is ready to play a leading role in global economic transformation.
According to official data, India’s real GDP for the first quarter of 2025 stood at ₹47.89 lakh crore, registering 7.8 per cent year-on-year growth driven by the services, manufacturing and construction sectors. The International Monetary Fund has also revised India’s growth projection upward from 6.4 per cent to 6.6 per cent for the current year. Meanwhile, retail inflation fell sharply to 0.25 per cent in October 2025 — the lowest year-on-year inflation recorded under the current CPI series, as per the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Addressing the evolving digital landscape, the Minister raised concerns over the growing erosion of trust between citizens and institutions due to unchecked social media influence, including deepfakes, synthetic content and rapidly amplified rumours. He stressed that digital platforms must take responsibility for the content they host and ensure it does not impact individuals, communities or the broader social fabric.
He highlighted India’s “techno-legal” approach to digital governance, stating that the newly notified Data Protection Act is principles-based and designed to adapt to rapid technological change without limiting innovation. He said the government is working with industry and civil society to strike the right balance between innovation and risk mitigation.
Vaishnaw affirmed that companies operating in India must respect the Constitution, the legal system and the country’s social and cultural diversity. He said platforms must respond responsibly to India’s societal context and sensitivities.