7 months ago
Global Firms Highlight India Growth Plans
Big companies from around the world are talking about how important India is for their business.
They are saying that India is growing fast and they want to invest more there.
Some companies, like Blackstone, are focusing on real estate and private equity.
Others, like PPG, are seeing big growth in India and think it will continue.
A.O. Smith is planning to grow by 10% in India.
Whirlpool sold some of its shares in India but still sees it as an important market.
Epiroc is expanding its digital and research work in India.
AB SKF is seeing good demand in industries like heavy machinery and farming.
DWS Group is forming a new company in India to take advantage of the growing market there.
All these companies think India is a great place to do business and are making plans to grow there.
Blackstone sees India as a core market for private equity and real estate investments.
PPG Industries highlights India as a key driver of its Asia-Pacific growth.
A.O. Smith projects 10% growth in India, leveraging brand synergies and new products.
Whirlpool reduced its stake in India to 40% but continues to evaluate the market.
Epiroc is expanding its digital and R&D footprint in India, partnering with Hindustan Zinc.
AB SKF notes strong demand in India across heavy industries, agriculture, and automation.
DWS Group plans a joint venture with Nippon Life to tap into India's growing asset management market.
- Who
- Global corporations including Blackstone, PPG, A.O. Smith, Whirlpool, Epiroc, AB SKF, and DWS Group
- What
- Discussed their growth plans and perspectives on India during quarterly earnings calls
- Where
- India
- When
- During the December quarter earnings season in 2026
- Why
- To highlight India's role as a key market for growth and investment
Key facts
- Blackstone Inc
- Core market for private equity and real estate
- PPG Industries
- Key driver of Asia-Pacific growth
- A.O. Smith
- Projected 10% growth in India
- Whirlpool
- Reduced stake to 40%
- Epiroc
- Expanding digital and R&D footprint
- AB SKF
- Strong demand in heavy industries and agriculture
- DWS Group
- Joint venture with Nippon Life
Quotes
Blackstone Inc
Global alternative asset manager
“India continues to be a major focus for us and is likely where we’ll see more real estate activity, supported by the underlying health of the economy and IPO market. We are among the leading foreign investors in India across private equity and real estate.”
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PPG Industries, Inc.
US coatings maker
“India has delivered double-digit growth for us throughout most of 2025, and we expect that momentum to continue into 2026, making it a major contributor to our Asia-Pacific growth story.”
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A.O. Smith Corporation
US water technology company
“We project our India business, including Pureit, to grow around 10 per cent as we leverage brand synergies and introduce new products. India remains a key growth market where we continue to invest and see strong organic opportunities.”
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Whirlpool Corporation
US appliance maker
“We completed the India share sale in November, reducing our stake to 40 per cent, which supported debt reduction and delivered around 40 basis points of margin accretion. India is now one of our minority-stake markets that we continue to actively evaluate.”
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Epiroc AB (publ)
Swedish mining and infrastructure equipment maker
“We partnered with Hindustan Zinc to implement digital collision avoidance systems across its mines in India. India is now our fifth-largest market by employees, with over 1,300 staff, and is growing at high double digits as we build a global production and R&D hub in the country.”
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AB SKF (publ)
Swedish bearings maker
“We continue to see good demand development in India, particularly across heavy industries, agriculture, and automation. Commercial vehicles are developing well, although the automotive aftermarket has been softer in the region.”
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DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA
German asset manager
“Our intended joint venture with Nippon Life India Asset Management provides a strong platform in a fast-growing market, supporting growth across Active, Passive and Alternatives by combining local expertise with DWS’ global reach.”
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