While many economies struggle to regain momentum, India is charting a different path. An 8.2% GDP expansion last quarter has reinforced its status as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies—and a case study closely watched by emerging markets across Latin America.
This week, India’s rise is under discussion at the Horasis India Meeting, a two-day gathering bringing together more than 250 leaders from business, politics, and technology. The conversations go beyond headline growth figures, focusing instead on how India is leveraging technology, partnerships, and demographic advantage to turn volatility into long-term opportunity.
Chaired by Atul Temurnikar, Co-Founder of Global School Foundation, the opening plenary examined the engines driving India’s performance: strong consumer spending, manufacturing expansion, a robust services sector, and a young, digitally native workforce. Speakers such as Fluentgrid CEO Murali Krishna Gannamani, entrepreneur and author Shiv Khera, Royal Phuket Marina Chairman Gulu Lalvani, and BJP spokesperson Shweta Shalini explored how these factors are converging at a pivotal moment for the global economy.
For Latin America, the parallels are hard to ignore. Like India, the region faces the challenge of scaling innovation while maintaining inclusive growth. The panel’s central question—how economic strength can be converted into shared prosperity through international collaboration—resonates strongly with countries seeking deeper integration into global value chains.
“India’s rise is not only about scale,” said Horasis Chairman Dr. Frank-Jürgen Richter. “It is about confidence, capability, and a profound sense of global responsibility.” His remarks framed India not as a competitor to other emerging economies, but as a potential partner and connector between regions.
Technology plays a defining role in that vision. Massive investments from global players are accelerating India’s digital and industrial transformation. Amazon and Microsoft’s combined $52.5 billion commitment over the next five years highlights how multinational firms increasingly view India as both a production hub and a strategic innovation partner.
These trends are shaping the agenda for the upcoming Horasis India Meeting, scheduled for December 15–16, 2025, in Singapore. Hosted alongside the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Global Schools Group (GSG), the event will explore supply chain diversification, cross-border innovation, and new regional alliances—topics that are equally relevant for Latin American startups and policymakers.
Singapore’s role as host underscores its function as a gateway between India, Southeast Asia, and the wider global economy. For Latin American companies looking to expand eastward, India’s experience offers lessons on how emerging markets can attract capital, develop talent, and integrate advanced technologies like AI at scale.
As global economic power becomes more distributed, India’s trajectory suggests a future where growth is no longer dictated by traditional centers alone. For Latin America’s tech ecosystem, the message is clear: India’s story is not just about India—it’s a blueprint for how emerging markets can shape the next phase of global innovation and trade.