WEF President Borge Brende: India’s Tech-Savvy Youth Will Drive Global Change In Age Of AI

In this exclusive conversation, WEF President Børge Brende charts India’s rise as a global economic powerhouse. Speaking with Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today, and Rajdeep Sardesai, Consulting Editor, India Today, Brende explains why India is uniquely positioned to become a US$10 trillion economy—powered by a young, tech-savvy population, rapid digital adoption, and bold structural reforms. He calls India a frontrunner in the AI-led productivity revolution and a standout in reimagined global supply chains. Drawing parallels with Switzerland’s economic transformation, Brende makes a strong case for India to lead the future through innovation, deregulation, and decisive leadership.