Davos 2026: India’s Shift from an Emerging to a Defining Global Force
As the first month of the new year draws to an end, so does the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting: Davos 2026. While this year saw a record number of world leaders, policymakers, CEOs and Chairs converge to exchange insights and debate the forces shaping the global economy, discussing global challenges and opportunities surrounding AI, climate change, the future of work, and geopolitical realignments, one narrative stood out with utmost clarity: India is no longer an emerging story, it is a defining force, positioned firmly at the centre of the world’s strategic conversations.