Billionaire investor Mark Mobius on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been a tremendous boon for the Indian economy.
Extending his birthday wishes on PM Modi’s 75th birthday, Mobius credited him for driving high economic growth and enabling the digitalisation of the economy.
“It gives me great pleasure to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday. He has been a tremendous boon for the Indian economy, driving high economic growth, a vibrant stock market, and the digitalisation of the economy,” the 89-year-old investor told IANS.
“Thank you very much, Prime Minister Modi, for what you have done for the country. Best wishes on your birthday,” he added.
Earlier, Mobius, who runs the Mobius EM Opportunities Fund for emerging markets (EMs), had credited India’s rise to the top four largest economies to PM Modi’s robust policies and long-term vision.
“I am not surprised that India is moving up in the world’s top economies ranking. The 140-crore population, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is now eager to reclaim its deserved place on the global map,” Mobius said.
He also higlgihted that Indias potential to become the world’s second-largest economy.
PM Modi’s 75th birthday was marked by nationwide events and the launch of health, welfare, and development programmes. It became a national moment of celebration, with greetings and tributes pouring in from political and industry leaders worldwide.
On the occasion, PM Modi visited Bhainsola village in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, where he laid the foundation stone for India’s first PM MITRA (Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Park — a major step toward boosting the textile industry in the state.
During his visit, the Prime Minister also launched two national initiatives — Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar (Healthy Women, Empowered Families) and the eighth Rashtriya Poshan Maah (National Nutrition Month) — aimed at strengthening health and nutrition services, particularly for women, children, and adolescents.
IANS
