Middle-income economies to drive global growth as new challenges emerge: WEF

April 16, 2026 11:46 AM

Middle-income economies to drive global growth as new challenges emerge: WEF

Middle-income economies are set to power the next phase of global expansion, even as the world economy confronts a new wave of structural challenges, according to a latest report by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In its report, "Growth in the New Economy: Towards a Blueprint," the WEF outlines a shifting global landscape shaped by rapid artificial intelligence adoption, rising geopolitical tensions, mounting public and private debt, and increasing environmental and demographic pressures. These...

India’s economic progress and technology leadership take centre stage at Davos: Ashwini Vaishnaw

January 21, 2026 3:13 PM

India’s economic progress and technology leadership take centre stage at Davos: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that India’s economic progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as a key topic of discussion among global leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. Highlighting India’s active engagement at the summit, Vaishnaw said that the Indian delegation is participating in all major meetings to showcase how the country is leveraging modern technology while ensuring inclusive and equitable growth....