Industry lauds Modi on becoming longest serving Prime Minister

India Inc congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday as he became the country’s longest continuously serving PM, saying the nation has emerged as an influential global voice under his transformative leadership, with the 12-year tenure focused on sweeping reforms and driving inclusive economic development.

Industry leaders lauded the Narendra Modi-led government’s emphasis on improving ease of doing business, saying that it has benefited from the enabling environment marked by increased investor confidence and that India Inc stands firmly with the prime minister in realising the Vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Confederation of Indian Industry Director General (CII) President R Mukundan said the growing confidence in India’s capabilities is reflected in its resilience, ambition, and continued progress towards becoming a leading global economic powerhouse.

“As India moves towards its vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, industry remains committed to working closely with the government to accelerate investment, strengthen competitiveness, create quality employment, and ensure that growth remains inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready,” he added. FICCI President Anant Goenka said, “Congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing this landmark chapter in India’s democratic journey. The past twelve years have been characterised by the steady consolidation of India’s economic fundamentals. Landmark reforms, enhanced ease of doing business, record infrastructure investments, expanding trade partnerships, stronger financial institutions and the rise of globally competitive manufacturing ecosystems have altered the trajectory of the Indian economy.”

Echoing similar sentiments, CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee said, “During this period, India has witnessed remarkable progress across multiple fronts, strengthening its position as one of the world’s leading economies and emerging as a confident global voice.

The country has made significant strides in inclusive economic development, infrastructure expansion, innovation, entrepreneurship, and social development”.

He said the focus on reforms, efficient governance, and inclusive growth has enhanced India’s resilience, competitiveness, and global standing. Assocham President Nirmal K Minda said during Modi’s tenure, the country has emerged as a “bright spot” in the global economic system. “We are happy to note that the economy’s growth fundamentals have performed as well as, or better than, those of any major economy in the world economic system. GDP has more than doubled from USD 1.9 trillion in 2013-14 to USD 4.1 trillion in 2025-26, supported by growth in the manufacturing and service sectors.