Djalal Khimdjee, CEO of Africa50's Principal Investment Fund, said the demographic trends show that by the end of the 21st century, half of the global population will be either Indian or African. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2026, he explains how India's experience in power generation and transmission can help accelerate infrastructure development across African nations, while emphasising the importance of local expertise, balanced partnerships and African ownership of its development priorities.