Archive · 31 Jan 2026
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
- When
- During the December quarter earnings season in 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight India's role as a key market for growth and investment
- 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