Veteran American investor and financial commentator Jim Rogers has praised the Narendra Modi-led central government for its commitment to development and economic empowerment, saying the current leadership &ldquo;understands that prosperity is good&rdquo; and genuinely wants citizens to succeed.
In an interaction, Rogers said he has long admired India as a country but never supported previous governments, adding that the development seen after 2014 has changed his outlook.
"Well, I will tell you, I have been a fan of India as a country all my life, but never of the government," he said.
"But it seems to me that now, for the first time in my investment career, the government in India seems to understand that prosperity is good, success is good, and they want people to be successful. They always said it, but they never meant it earlier," he added.
Rogers said the present government &ldquo;understands and means it,&rdquo; calling the shift &ldquo;very exciting for the future of India.&rdquo;
Commenting on a possible India-US trade agreement, he said he welcomes the country forging partnerships with global economies. 
"I am happy if India is making deals with many countries, be it the US or any other nation. The country is going to be highly successful in future," he noted.
Rogers also condemned the car blast near Delhi&rsquo;s Red Fort Metro Station, asserting that such acts will not deter India&rsquo;s growth trajectory.
The Singapore-based 83-year-old investor said those behind the blast &ldquo;will not be successful&rdquo; and stressed that India will continue on its &ldquo;tremendous growth journey&rdquo; despite attempts to destabilise it.
&mdash;IANS

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November 16, 2025 | 17:57 IST