AI‑driven finance and MSME initiatives position India as a global leader

Vansi Udaygiri, founder and CEO of the integrated commerce platform Hesa, told the gathering that the current global climate is ushering in a new wave of leadership anchored in technology. He highlighted that the convergence of India, China and Russia creates a strategic axis that can reshape the global economy and generate fresh avenues for trans‑national economic cooperation. Udaygiri praised the Indian government’s focus on Startup India, Make in India and digital transformation, saying these policies elevate the Global South and present a replicable development model. According to him, India’s advances in artificial intelligence, rapid digital infrastructure rollout and a vibrant start‑up ecosystem are inspiring benchmarks for other nations. The MSME cooperation portal and invoice‑discounting framework that India is championing for BRICS members could give small and medium enterprises a much‑needed boost. Such measures, he concluded, will deepen trade, investment and digital collaboration across the bloc.