By: Vandana Jhingan

In a recent event held at the Consulate in Chicago, Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian, India’s Executive Director at the IMF, presented insights from his book, INDIA@100 – Envisioning Tomorrow’s Economic Powerhouse.

Dr. Subramanian highlighted India’s potential to become the fastest-growing large economy in the world, projecting that it could be the third-largest economy by 2030. He emphasized India’s crucial role in global economic growth and innovation in emerging technologies.

Drawing on his extensive background, which includes serving as Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India and earning degrees from IIT Kanpur, IIM Calcutta, and the University of Chicago, Dr. Subramanian outlined an ambitious vision for India to become a US$ 55 trillion economy by 2047, coinciding with the centenary of its independence.

Somnath Ghosh, the Consul General of India in Chicago, was also present at the occasion, underscoring the significance of the event. Co-hosted by the Global Indian Diaspora Foundation, the gathering engaged attendees in a meaningful discussion about India’s economic potential.