Jim O'Neill coined the term BRICs in 2001 to refer to the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China that were predicted to overtake Western economies. The BRICs have experienced significant growth over the past decade, with each becoming one of the top ten economies in the world. O'Neill discusses how the growth market concept at Goldman Sachs recognizes that traditional labels of "developed" and "emerging" no longer reflect the global economy, with countries like the BRICs playing increasingly important economic roles. He also introduces the concept of the "Next 11" countries that could have growth trajectories similar to the BRICs. The document focuses on India specifically, noting its large population, resource wealth