"India should be on the front foot, the opportunity is yours for the taking," says Citi’s Global CEO Jane Fraser

She emphasised India as a key beneficiary in the shift of global supply chains, noting its competitive edge due to its large scale, cost-effectiveness, and quality.

Fraser also mentioned India's unique strengths, such as its growing ease of doing business, rapid digital transformation, and potential in green technology, which together offer a promising landscape for both local and international investors.

“There aren't many countries which have the scale of India. And so when you're looking around, where you want to invest as a foreign investor this has big advantages here. Whilst it's in a challenging neighbourhood, India's got the ability to connect into the Middle East, where we are seeing tremendous financial flow vitality, and dynamism and also a fascinating societal changes that are happening there. That will be another beneficiary of a new and important partnership for India.”