India tops Global Business Climate Survey 2026 among 41 markets
Why in the news
A yearly poll of Swedish multinational firms put India at the top of its 2026 market ranking, in the biggest edition yet.
Key facts
- Publisher: Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India with Business Sweden.
- Coverage: 41 economies, the widest so far.
- India: first overall; also revenue and growth projections among the strongest, alongside the Philippines and Poland.
- Survey began: 2020.
| Rank | Market |
|---|---|
| 1 | India |
| 2 | Ireland |
| 3 | Vietnam |
Global findings
- 64 per cent of Swedish firms were profitable.
- 80 per cent kept a neutral or positive outlook.
- About 44 per cent plan bigger investment within a year.
- Asia-Pacific attracted more capital than Europe or the Americas.
Related background
- Business Sweden is Sweden’s trade and investment promotion body, owned by the state and industry together.
- India and Sweden have been Strategic Partners since 2018.
Exam angle
- India: rank 1 of 41; next are Ireland and Vietnam.
- Survey start year: 2020.
- Strategic Partnership year: 2018.