India was given a lowly 2 on a scale of 5 as an influencer or pole based on five broad criteria -- economic size, hard power, soft and diplomatic power, and governance quality and distinctiveness.

Uncertainty over what Trump will do once he takes office Friday and whether his presidency will mark the end of globalization dominated discussions all week at Davos.

The pace of decision-making is "faster in China than us", Mr Gadkari said, adding that therefore, it happens at times that there is an opportunity but someone else takes it away.