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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, fo

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...

andrewmcwatters 1y ago
Impressive. Very nice. Let's see India's GDP per capita.
- supermatt 1y ago
  GDP per capita doesn’t make a powerhouse, otherwise Monaco would be the most powerful country in the world, the US would be lucky to be in the top 10, and China would be considered somewhat average. Next?
forgotoldacc 1y ago
"Leader" means other countries are following India's example and looking up to it. I'm not so sure that's happening.
- supermatt 1y ago
  There are many countries that view India as a leader for various reasons - economically, culturally, technologically and/or geopolitically. You really should go and read about India if you are truly this uninformed.
  - forgotoldacc 1y ago
    Which countries? I can't find any info and would appreciate some guidance.
    - supermatt 1y ago
      Do you really not know how to use a search engine? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_India https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_India
      - forgotoldacc 1y ago
        That doesn't at all say what you think. Every country has foreign relations. That doesn't mean it leads. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_North_Korea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_North_Kor... Is it safe to say North Korea is a world leader? If your method is anything to go by, yes. Does North Korea dominate India in its world leadership? Quite likely!

andrewmcwatters 1y ago

Impressive. Very nice. Let's see India's GDP per capita.

supermatt 1y ago
GDP per capita doesn’t make a powerhouse, otherwise Monaco would be the most powerful country in the world, the US would be lucky to be in the top 10, and China would be considered somewhat average. Next?

forgotoldacc 1y ago

"Leader" means other countries are following India's example and looking up to it. I'm not so sure that's happening.

supermatt 1y ago
There are many countries that view India as a leader for various reasons - economically, culturally, technologically and/or geopolitically. You really should go and read about India if you are truly this uninformed.
- forgotoldacc 1y ago
  Which countries? I can't find any info and would appreciate some guidance.
  - supermatt 1y ago
    Do you really not know how to use a search engine? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_India https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_India
    - forgotoldacc 1y ago
      That doesn't at all say what you think. Every country has foreign relations. That doesn't mean it leads. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_North_Korea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_North_Kor... Is it safe to say North Korea is a world leader? If your method is anything to go by, yes. Does North Korea dominate India in its world leadership? Quite likely!