He recalled that the summit was launched when he was Gujarat CM to introduce the state to global investors, and expressed satisfaction that it had grown from strength to strength, with 10 editions held so far, and was being carried forward by his successors, making it a global benchmark. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Reliance Industries CMD, Mukesh Ambani, and Managing Director of Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd, Karan Adani, among others were present on the occasion.

Commending the significant contribution of Gujarat which has “nature, adventure, culture as well as heritage” to the country’s growth story, Modi pointed out India is moving towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy, and the data shows global expectations from India are continuously rising. He underlined India is the fastest growing large economy, inflation is under control, agriculture production is achieving new records. India tops in production of milk, generic medicines and vaccines, he said.-Agencies