Global Business Climate Survey 2026

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India has been ranked first in business climate among forty plus global markets in the latest Business Climate Survey 2026 by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India.

About Global Business Climate Survey

• It is jointly produced by Business Sweden, the Swedish Chambers of Commerce (SCI), and Sweden’s embassies and consulates and covers 41 markets in Western Europe, APAC, MEA+, and the Americas. 
• The survey was first carried out in 2020 and captures the viewpoints, experiences, and insights of Swedish business leaders overseas.  
• The Global Business Climate Survey 2026 edition presents insights from 41 markets, offering a broad view of Swedish companies’ perspectives on doing business abroad. 
• The survey aims to provide a framework for comparing economic performance, outlook, and operating conditions over time in key Swedish export markets. 
• It highlights the challenges companies face and identifies opportunities for Swedish companies considering entry into new markets or expansion in existing ones. 
• 2026 Survey Highlights:
  • India has been ranked first in the survey, followed by Vietnam.
  • The 2026 survey found that Swedish companies remain strongly committed to India as a long-term market. 
  • Most respondents reported positive business conditions, while a clear majority said they expected to increase investments in India during the coming year. 
  • Asia-Pacific was the most optimistic region in the survey. 
  • The Philippines and India ranked among the top markets for planned investment. 
  • The report noted a more cautious mood across the Middle East and Africa. 
  • In Saudi Arabia, the share of firms with a positive outlook fell from 90% in 2025 to 44% in 2026. 
  • The Americas and Europe looked somewhat better than in 2025.
  • India, the Philippines and Poland led on market-level growth expectations.

News: NOA

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