"In 2012, we were at number 11 at GDP rankings, today we are at number 5, jumping 6 places, it is inevitable that we will go onto number 3 position in next 2- 3 years," he said at a panel titled "Future of Competitive India: Should India Have an Integrated Trade, Investment & Industrial Policy?" Singh emphasized India's position as a historical behemonth, saying it will regain its glories fueled by sustained growth and strategic government initiatives.