Can India Lead The Next Digital Wave? WEF’s Borge Brende On Youth, AI And Global Trade Shift

In this exclusive interview, Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum, speaks with Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today and Rajdeep Sardesai, Consulting Editor, India Today on India’s growing digital influence. Brende discusses whether AI will deepen inequality or democratize innovation—and why India, with its tech-savvy youth and strong digital infrastructure, is well-placed to benefit. He outlines strategic reforms countries must prioritize: investing in education, infrastructure, trade openness, and sound governance. Brende believes that with continued reforms and fiscal discipline, India can emerge as a global leader in both technology and economic growth.