Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:05pm on 02 Sep 2025,Tuesday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended India’s economy after US President Donald Trump called it “dead” during rising trade tensions. Speaking at the Semicon India 2025 conference in Delhi, Modi said India’s GDP grew 7.8% in the first quarter despite global challenges. He stressed that growth was strong across manufacturing, services, agriculture, and construction, pushing India toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy. Modi also outlined plans for boosting semiconductor production, highlighting the India Semiconductor Mission and critical minerals programme. Over 2,500 delegates from 48 countries joined the event, which focused on chip innovation, digital infrastructure, and India’s expanding global tech role. (PC: PTI)
