India surpasses China as world's most populous nation.

India is set to overtake China as the world's most populous country, but its growth rate has slowed. The country's fertility rate has dropped to 2.0, down from 3.4 in the 1990s, but demographic momentum means the population will continue to grow slowly. India's working-age population is largely young, English-speaking, and digitally literate, making it a draw for Western companies. However, India needs strong policies to capitalize on its youth, including investing in education beyond primary school, especially for women, and creating more high-value jobs.