Archive · 7 Jan 2026
India's Large Delegation for WEF 2026
India is sending a big group to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
This group includes leaders from 10 states, four ministers from the central government, and important business people.
They will talk about how to make the world better by working together.
The meeting will focus on things like making new things, helping people, and taking care of the planet.
Many world leaders, including the US President, will also be there.
India wants to use this chance to find new markets for its products and make new friends in business.
Jharkhand is going for the first time and will also visit the UK to talk about investments and other important things.
India will send a large delegation to the WEF Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, including 10 states, 4 Union ministers, and top business leaders.
The delegation aims to diversify exports, search for rare earths, and discuss global challenges like cooperation, growth, and innovation.
Key attendees include Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Pralhad Joshi, and K Rammohan Naidu, as well as Chief Ministers from Maharashtra, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
Jharkhand will make its first-ever appearance at the WEF, with a 11-member delegation presenting the state's mineral base, industrial ecosystem, tourism potential, and investment opportunities.
Following Davos, the Jharkhand delegation will travel to the UK for engagements in London and Oxford focused on institutional, academic, and investment collaboration.
- Who
- Indian delegation including 10 states, 4 Union ministers, top business leaders, and Jharkhand's 11-member delegation
- What
- Participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 and subsequent UK outreach
- When
- January 18-26, 2026
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland, and the UK (London and Oxford)
- Why
- To diversify exports, search for rare earths, discuss global challenges, attract investments, and accelerate industrial growth
Pro-globalization
Skeptical
Economic Benefits
Pro-globalization
The delegation aims to diversify exports, attract investments, and explore new markets, which will boost the economy.
Skeptical
Some may argue that such international engagements are costly and may not always yield tangible economic benefits.
Global Cooperation
Pro-globalization
Participation in the WEF summit promotes global cooperation, innovation, and addressing common challenges.
Skeptical
Skeptics might believe that such forums are more about rhetoric than concrete actions.
- Event
- World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026
- Date
- January 19-23, 2026
- Location
- Davos, Switzerland
- Indian Delegation
- 10 states, 4 Union ministers, and top business leaders
- Theme
- A spirit of dialogue
- Global Leaders
- 60 heads of state and government, including US President Donald Trump
- Focus Areas
- Cooperation in a contested world, new growth sources, investment in people, innovation, and planetary prosperity
- Jharkhand's Participation
- First-ever appearance at WEF, with a 11-member delegation
- Jharkhand's Objectives
- Present mineral base, industrial ecosystem, tourism potential, and investment opportunities
- UK Outreach
- Engagements in London and Oxford for institutional, academic, and investment collaboration
Sources
10 States, 4 Union Ministers To Take Part In WEF '26
Davos 2026: India’s biggest show yet: Ministers, states and CEOs head to WEF Summit
Jharkhand set for Davos debut, UK outreach as CM reviews preparations
Revanth To Leave For Davos Meet On Jan. 19
SIPB nod for Rs. 19,391 cr new investment proposals
