“India is where it is because it has pursued very significant reforms,” said IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva, hailing India as a global growth engine. But she also issued a gentle nudge - for India to go further by embracing deeper trade ties. While major economies impose tariffs, India stands out for its resilience and reform-driven growth. The IMF raised India’s growth forecast, calling its model a stabilizing force in a fractured world economy.