Namaskar and good evening.

It is an honour to stand before you today—not merely as a representative of an institution, but as a believer in a shared vision of an interconnected future—where India is not just a participant in the global economy, but one of its primary architects.

And so, I am here not to deliver a monologue, but to extend an invitation.

An invitation to step through a gateway—that opens into a market which is immense in scale and profound in potential.

A market that is no longer just emerging—it is surging.

That market, of course, is India.

In the past five years, the nation has demonstrated what resilience truly means. Amid global disruptions—pandemics, supply chain shocks, and economic slowdowns—India has not only stood its ground; it has moved ahead.

With a projected GDP growth exceeding 6.5% in FY 2025, and has recently overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy.

But I urge you—don’t measure India by GDP alone. Measure us by the diversity and depth of our progress.

• In technology and innovation, we are one of the youngest and most dynamic startup ecosystems in the world, with over 250 space startups and more than 6000 deep-tech startups.
• In manufacturing, our Make in India campaign has catalyzed the Indian economy, attracting record foreign direct investment and raising manufacturing exports by 40–45%.
• In infrastructure, we are expanding highways at a record pace, modernizing rail networks, and building world-class airports and ports that strengthen connectivity and boost our global competitiveness.

India today is not an emerging story. It is a defining strategy.

When our Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji articulated the vision of Viksit Bharat, he did not merely lay out an economic plan—he outlined a national mission. A mission to make India a fully developed nation by the time we mark 100 years of independence in 2047.

It is a vision rooted in values and driven by key focus areas:

1. Inclusive Growth—where development is not a privilege but a right
2. Technological Sovereignty—ensuring India creates and owns its own advanced technologies, leading the world in innovation instead of depending on others, and securing our future in vital areas like semiconductors, AI, and space.
3. Sustainability and Harmony—a future where India’s progress moves in seamless rhythm with nature’s balance and the timeless wisdom of our civilization.
4. Institutional Excellence—where transparency, accountability, and innovation shape governance.

As Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji projected, India must give rise to “four Indian accounting firms that will become part of the world’s Big Eight.”

This is not a decorative phrase —it is a purposeful invocation, encouraging firms to rise above boundaries and join the ranks of global visionaries.

A call to build institutions that reflect India’s Scale, Strength, and Spirit.

And in this context SARC steps forward—not as a service provider, but as an essential pillar of global strategy.

At SARC, we don’t just advise; we architect transformation.

With more than 40 years of institutional knowledge and cross-sector experience, we understand that global businesses need more than consultants. They need navigators who combine economic insight, regulatory excellence, and cultural fluency.

SARC enables global companies to enter, operate, and scale in India. But more than that, we help them win in India. Not by chance—but by design.

We work with leaders who dream boldly and execute precisely.
Our approach is built around future-state operating models, incorporating:

• AI-native audit backbones for real-time financial governance.
• Blockchain-based compliance architectures for transparency.
• Quantum-resistant cybersecurity frameworks because tomorrow’s risks can’t be solved with yesterday’s defences.
• Digital twin environments for simulating growth before investing in it.
• Predictive supply chain analytics that transform cost centers into profit engines.

In short, SARC is where experience meets transformation. Where vision meets validation.

Carrying this spirit forward inspired me to write the book “Make in India.”

This is more than a guidebook—it is a strategic companion for any investor, policymaker, or entrepreneur wishing to engage with India.

It highlights our legal frameworks and regulatory landscapes, presenting India not as a puzzle to be solved—but as a partner to be understood.

In an era where knowledge is capital, this book aims to empower decision-makers with the tools to act, not just the data to think.

And so, as we officially launch SARC on the world stage, I extend to you a profound invitation:

Come build with us. In a world that is searching for new centers of gravity, India stands ready.

And SARC stands ready—not only as your guide to India, but as your gateway to a shared future.

Thank you.

-Visionary Address by Sunil Kumar Gupta at SARC’s Global Launch