Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Global CEOs View India as Bright Investment Spot
A recent survey by PwC shows that many global CEOs are feeling more positive about India's economy.
India has moved up to joint-second place in the list of countries where these CEOs want to invest.
This is higher than the global average, with 77% of Indian CEOs expecting growth in India to improve.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also shared that international investors see India as a 'bright spot' and a trusted partner for sustainable growth.
He mentioned that India is expected to grow 6-8% in real terms and 10-13% in nominal terms over the next five years.
The government has also simplified business processes, like reducing the time to get telecom tower permissions from 270 days to just 7 days.
However, while this confidence is good news, the actual performance of companies operating in India still needs to catch up to these expectations.
India has risen to joint-second place in the list of countries global CEOs want to invest in, according to PwC’s Annual Global CEO Survey.
13% of surveyed CEOs plan to invest in India, while the US remains the top destination for 35% of corporate chiefs.
77% of Indian CEOs expect growth in India to improve, compared to 55% of global CEOs who foresee stronger growth in their regions.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that India is seen as a trusted value chain partner and a bright spot for investment.
India is projected to grow 6-8% in real terms and 10-13% in nominal terms over the next five years.
- Who
- Global and Indian CEOs, Ashwini Vaishnaw
- What
- Increased confidence in India's economy and investment potential
- When
- As per PwC’s Annual Global CEO Survey and Davos Summit 2024
- Where
- India, Davos
- Why
- Due to India's economic stability, democratic system, and sustainable growth
- India's Rank
- Joint-second
- Top Investment Destination
- US
- Indian CEOs Expecting Growth
- 77%
- Global CEOs Expecting Growth
- 55%
- CEOs Planning Investment in India
- 13%
- Projected Real Growth
- 6-8%
- Projected Nominal Growth
- 10-13%
- Telecom Tower Permission Time
- 7 days (89% in 0 days)