Davos 2026: Pollution costs India more than tariffs, Gita Gopinath warns
Published on: Jan. 21, 2026, 5:54 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Pollution poses a greater economic threat to India than trade tariffs. Harvard Professor Gita Gopinath highlighted this at the World Economic Forum. Addressing pollution is a top mission for India. The nation is set to become the world's third-largest economy by 2028. However, raising per capita incomes remains a key challenge.
