Fastest-growing India has scale, growth and a young population, Sitharaman tells Canadian investors

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently met with Canadian investors to promote the country's growing economy. She emphasized that India has a large and young population, which is driving growth in consumption and digital infrastructure. This makes India an attractive destination for investment, particularly in areas like fintech and financial services. The country's economic ties with Canada are also strengthening, with plans to double bilateral trade by 2030, which could benefit both economies.

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India's Finance Minister is promoting the country's fast-growing economy to Canadian investors. This could lead to increased investment and growth.

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