Who is the real leader of the Global South? India chaired the G20 presidency for 2023 and has made commendable progress in projecting itself as a rising power. Today with a GDP of more than USD 3.74 trillion, its viewed as a major geo-political player and the counter-weight to China. While the economy of the US is roughly USD 26 trillion and that of China is USD 19 Trillion, India lags behind these super economies by a massive margin.