India secured over ₹20 lakh crore (roughly $240 billion) in investment commitments at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos. Given that it is the most significant sum India has ever received at the forum, this is a historic occasion.
Indian delegation in WEF 2025 included Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis, Revanth Reddy, and Chandrababu Naidu, as well as Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Chirag Paswan. This diverse depiction was an excellent illustration of the “Team India” spirit., emphasizing cooperation to draw in foreign capital and showcase India’s potential on a global scale.
Indian States in WEF
Maharashtra was the best performer, with 61 Memorandums of Understanding valued at ₹15.70 lakh crore. These agreements are anticipated to generate about 16 lakh jobs in industries like manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure. Contributions from Other States.
Under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s leadership, Telangana signed 20 Memorandums of Understanding totaling ₹1.79 lakh crore. Green energy and data centre investments are anticipated to generate 50,000 new jobs.
Uttar Pradesh announced major investment pledges, highlighting its ambition to transform into a $1 trillion economy in the future.
Industries Minister P Rajeeve conducted more than 30 one-on-one meetings to turn Kerala into an industrial centre to showcase investment prospects across various industries.
Global Engagement
More than 100 CEOs and top executives from international corporations also attended the event, hoping to establish alliances with Indian businesses. AB InBev’s $250 million investment in India’s beverage sector and Unilever’s intentions to develop two new production plants in Telangana were among the noteworthy announcements.
To draw the international community’s attention, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called for India to focus on economic advancement, encourage inclusive development that helps every segment of society, and support enduring peace both within the country and Minister Vaishnaw highlighted India’s dynamic democracy and unwavering dedication to protecting intellectual ancestry rights. He noted that India is becoming a stable and reliable nation despite the challenges of an uncertain global landscape.
Given that the next World Economic Forum meeting is set for January 19–23, 2026, India has plenty of chances to deepen its economic ties with other countries.
