India is not a country that needs to “punch above its weight”. It is already a heavyweight. With one of the highest absolute GDPs in the world (third by PPP, fourth by nominal terms), it is a global leader across multiple sectors: IT, industry, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and renewable energy. Its domestic market of more than 1.4 billion people gives it unmatched scale, representing nearly a quarter of the world’s population. India’s policy choices and growth trajectory directly influence global markets. That scale, diversity, and systemic impact are what make it a true economic powerhouse. Saying otherwise is naive, and seems a common rhetoric from a certain demographic...