Davos, Switzerland – As the global elite converge on the Swiss Alpine town of Davos-Klosters for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026, Team India is gearing up to present a compelling growth narrative, aiming to attract long-term capital into the country. The 56th annual meeting, scheduled from January 19-23, 2026, is expected to host over 3,000 global leaders from more than 130 countries.
The Indian delegation comprises over 80 top CEOs, senior ministers, and representatives from various state governments. This formidable team will articulate India's economic resilience, reform trajectory, and investment opportunities across diverse sectors. The theme of this year's WEF, "A Spirit of Dialogue", provides a timely platform for India to showcase its role as a stable and scalable alternative in a world grappling with geopolitical tensions and economic fragmentation.
Leading the charge from the central government are Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Pralhad Joshi, and K Rammohan Naidu. They are joined by Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis of Maharashtra, N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh, Himanta Biswa Sarma of Assam, Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh, A Revanth Reddy of Telangana, and Hemant Soren of Jharkhand. These leaders will engage in bilateral discussions and panel events, highlighting India's commitment to sustainability, infrastructure development, AI governance, and strategic investment partnerships.
The corporate presence is equally impressive, with industry heavyweights such as Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries, N Chandrasekaran of Tata Group, Sanjiv Bajaj of Bajaj Group, and Nandan Nilekani of Infosys expected to attend. Other prominent business leaders include Amitabh Chaudhry of Axis Bank, Nadir Godrej of Godrej Industries Group, Sajjan Jindal of JSW Group, and Nikhil Kamath of Zerodha. These CEOs will share their perspectives on India's growth story, technological advancements, and the ease of doing business in the country.
Several Indian states, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Telangana, have established dedicated pavilions to showcase investment opportunities and facilitate collaborations. Madhya Pradesh, in particular, aims to highlight its emergence as a dynamic and future-ready investment destination, with a focus on sectors like automotive, renewable energy, food processing, and tourism.
The Indian IT sector will also have a strong presence, with Wipro, TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra setting up lounges to emphasize artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Wipro is focusing on "AI and beyond," while TCS is highlighting its efforts to embed AI across all its services.
India's outreach at Davos 2026 comes at a crucial time, with the world economy facing multiple challenges. By presenting a unified front and showcasing its economic potential, Team India aims to reinforce the country's position as a trusted and attractive destination for long-term investment, contributing to its goal of becoming the world's third-largest economy. The delegation's efforts are geared towards securing commitments that will drive economic growth, generate employment, and foster innovation across various sectors.
