Rajnath Singh highlights India's shift from 'Fragile Five' to 'Fabulous Five' on 7.8% growth

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday highlighted India's economic transformation, noting the country's 7.8% growth rate and its shift from being part of the 'Fragile Five' to the 'Fabulous Five'.

Addressing the News18 DEFCON 2026 conclave, Singh underscored that India is a peace-loving nation but cannot afford to be weak. He stressed that diplomacy must be grounded in national strength.

The Defence Conclave 2026 brings together defence leaders, policymakers, military officials and strategic experts to deliberate on India's defence preparedness, self-reliance, technology and evolving security challenges.