Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Blackstone's India Success and Global Investment Trends
Stephen Schwarzman, the head of Blackstone, talked about how India is their best-performing market.
He said the US economy is growing fast because of things like artificial intelligence and building data centers.
India is also doing really well and has become one of the top places for foreign investment.
Many CEOs are confident about India's growth because of its big market and good policies.
The country's economy is expected to grow a lot in the next few years.
Blackstone Chairman Stephen A. Schwarzman highlighted India as the firm's strongest market globally in terms of investment returns.
The US economy grew by 4.3% in the most recent quarter, driven by AI and data center construction.
India has become the second-most preferred destination for international investment, tying with Germany and the UK.
Indian CEOs are highly optimistic about revenue growth, with 57% expressing strong confidence in the next 12 months.
India's economy is projected to grow at 7.4% in FY26, supported by manufacturing and investment.
- Who
- Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman and CEO of Blackstone, and global CEOs
- What
- Blackstone's success in India and global investment trends
- When
- Present and future economic projections
- Where
- India and the United States
- Why
- Strong economic drivers, AI growth, and favorable investment conditions
- Blackstone's India Business
- Number one in terms of rates of return
- US GDP Growth
- 4.3% in the most recent quarter
- US GDP per capita
- Around $70,000
- India's GDP per capita
- About $3,000
- India's Global Investment Ranking
- Second-most preferred destination, tying with Germany and the UK
- India's Economic Growth Projection
- 7.4% in FY26
- India's Sovereign Credit Rating
- Upgraded to 'BBB'
Sources
India delivers Blackstone’s best returns, says Chairman Schwarzman; AI fuels US growth - CNBC TV18
India breaks into global top two for foreign investment: PwC
Davos 2026: What top industry voices and experts said about India, growth and opportunity
