India Secures Top Business Climate Rating Among 41 Global Markets in Swedish Chamber Survey 2026

Key facts

• India secured the highest business climate rating among over 40 major global markets in the Business Climate Survey 2026 conducted by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India.
• The survey covered 41 markets and compared economic performance, business outlook and operating conditions in key Swedish export destinations.
• Asia-Pacific was the most optimistic region, with India and Vietnam receiving the strongest business climate scores.
• Saudi Arabia's positive responses fell sharply from 90% in 2025 to 44% in 2026, while sentiment weakened in the Middle East and Africa.
• 64% of Swedish companies reported profitable operations across the surveyed markets.
• India, the Philippines and Poland showed the highest growth projections at the individual-market level.
• Around 44% of Swedish companies plan to increase investment during 2026, marginally lower than 45% in 2025.
• About 75% of survey responses were received before the Middle East conflict began on February 28, with 25% received later.