India Scores High on Latest WEF Standings: Growth Outlook Strongest, but some Ground Lost with MNCs
The survey said 98% of economists expect moderate or stronger growth, even as fewer respondents see India as a top destination for multinationals.
- India holds the strongest growth outlook globally, with 74% of chief economists anticipating strong performance, yet slipped to fourth place for multinational companies' business environments, according to the September World Economic Forum Chief Economists' Outlook.
- The WEF survey, conducted between August 4 and 20, 2026, revealed sharp improvement in global economic outlook; 56% of chief economists now expect stable or stronger conditions, compared to May when 89% anticipated deterioration.
- Within India, 98% of economists predict moderate or stronger growth, while 62% expect inflation-adjusted household incomes to rise; around 70% foresee unemployment remaining unchanged over 12 months.
- The United States leads as most favorable business environment for multinational companies, followed by South-East Asia and Europe; China ranks fifth with 31% of respondents naming it a top destination.
- Geopolitical conflicts concern 97% of respondents as a source of uncertainty over the coming year, while 58% expect asset-price corrections. Globally, 79% of chief economists foresee data-center expansion facing significant backlash despite rising artificial intelligence adoption.
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India scores high on latest WEF standings: Growth outlook strongest, but some ground lost with MNCs
India's economy shows strong growth prospects for the next twelve months, a WEF survey found. Household incomes are also expected to rise, but the country's appeal as a business destination has slightly decreased. As per the survey, global economic sentiment has generally improved significantly since May.
India outpaces China, Europe to emerge with strongest growth outlook globally: WEF survey
India has emerged as the strongest growth story in the latest WEF survey, with 74% of chief economists expecting strong or very strong growth over the next year. While confidence in India has risen sharply, China’s outlook has weakened and Europe remains the weakest region, highlighting a widening growth divergence.
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