In an interview at Davos, former Union Minister Smriti Irani highlighted the need for India to lead global conversations on inclusion, climate change, and health innovations. She stressed the importance of investing in women-owned businesses and addressing gender disparities in economic participation, emphasizing the $12 trillion potential of achieving gender equality by 2025. Irani also warned of the impact of AI and automation on women's employment, particularly in low-income economies, and called for global strategies to address talent displacement and ensure equitable progress in the AI-driven future.