Global Business Climate Survey 2026

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Key takeaways

India secured the No. 1 overall rank in business climate favorability among 41 global markets in the Global Business Climate Survey 2026.
India has maintained its position in the global top three markets for four consecutive years alongside Ireland and Vietnam.
An impressive 73% of surveyed Swedish companies rated the operating climate in India as good or very good.
Globally, 64% of Swedish companies remained profitable despite geopolitical tensions, and 44% plan to increase investments over the next year.

India achieved the first rank in business climate among 41 global markets in the Global Business Climate Survey 2026.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India (SCCI) and Business Sweden jointly published this major report.

This annual survey serves as a premier international benchmark that captures how Swedish multinational corporations perform, make profits, and plan their expansion.
Two major organizations, Business Sweden and the Swedish Chambers of Commerce (SCI / SCCI), prepare this report together.
The partners first launched this survey in 2020.
The 2026 edition is their largest survey so far, covering 41 major economies across Western Europe, Asia-Pacific, MEA+, and the Americas.
The main aim of the survey is to track macroeconomic conditions, rules, ease of doing business, and investment trends for Swedish companies overseas.

India, Ireland, and Vietnam became the top three highest-ranking markets in the world because of their strong economic growth, political stability, and high investor trust.
India ranked No. 1 overall in business climate favorability, maintaining its position in the global top three for four consecutive years.
Around 73% of surveyed Swedish companies rated the business environment of India as good or very good.
Along with the Philippines and Poland, India showed the highest projections for market revenue and growth.
Even with geopolitical issues in the Middle East, 64% of Swedish companies worldwide remained profitable, and 80% kept a neutral or positive outlook.
About 44% of Swedish firms plan to increase their investments over the next 12 months, with the Asia-Pacific region getting more capital than Europe or the Americas.
The report found that controlling costs, strong sales, and joining local supply chains are the main strategies that help foreign businesses stay profitable.