Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:09pm on 27 Feb 2026,Friday India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, delivering the keynote address at News18's Rising Bharat Summit, said developed nations worldwide are actively seeking trade agreements with India, reflecting the country's growing economic confidence and global stature. He credited 11 years of governance with helping India shed its colonial mindset and rediscover its inherent strengths. Modi highlighted macroeconomic achievements including controlled inflation, a strengthened banking system and India becoming the world's growth engine. He pointed to the JAM trinity of Jan Dhan, Aadhaar and Mobile enabling Rs 24 lakh crore in direct benefit transfers. India's transformation from a technology consumer to a global digital leader was also underscored as a key driver of international interest.
