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Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017: Big-bang promises missing

Though invited, former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry chose to stay away

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2017 in Gandhinagar on Tuesday. (Photo: Yasin D)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2017 in Gandhinagar on Tuesday. (Photo: Yasin D)

Vinay UmarjiSohini Das Gandhinagar
The 2017 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit's inaugural ceremony on Tuesday looked like a shadow of its own past glory as the trademark big-ticket investment promises were missing.

Several chief executive officers attending the summit praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dynamic and visionary leadership" over the past two and a half years.

The PM's speech, which was at least a quarter of an hour shorter than last year's, showcased India's growth story. "Despite the global slowdown, we have registered excellent growth. India is a bright spot in the global economy." The World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and other institutions have