Why Invest in India

India is one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. It is the fifth-largest economy in the world and is projected to become the third-largest economy by 2040. With a population of 1.4 billion people, there are opportunities for growth and investment in almost every sector of the economy.

The drivers of India's economic and investment performance in the coming decades will be driven by four factors:

  • India's demographics will drive a surge in its economy as populations in almost all major economies (including China) age rapidly in the coming decades.

    India is one of the most populated countries in the world and is also one of its youngest.

    • Total population: 1.4 billion people

    • More than 65% of the population is under the age of 35.

    • India has the third-largest group of scientists and technicians in the world.

    • India will add 200 million people to its workforce in the next 10 years; that’s 33% greater than the total workforce in the United States.

    • Auto: India is the world’s 5th largest vehicle market

    • Chemicals: India ranks 6th for the largest sales of chemicals globally

    • Leather: India is the world’s 2nd largest footwear producer

    • Metals: India is the 2nd largest producer of steel globally

    • Oil & Gas: India is the 2nd largest refiner in Asia

    • Textiles: India is the 6th largest exporter of textiles

    • Pharmaceuticals: India has the 3rd largest pharmaceuticals industry in the world

    • Information Technology: India is the third-largest and fastest-growing hub for technology startups

    • Biotech: India's “bio economy” has grown eight times in the last eight years, from $10 billion to $80 billion.

  • In the coming decades, India will see a surge in domestic demand driven by its demographics and will see a corresponding growth in savings, investments and capital formation.

    The size of the Indian economy is projected to cross $5 trillion in 2027 and is likely to become $20 trillion by 2040.

  • With more than 6,000 listed companies, India has one of the deepest equity markets in the world and by far the deepest one among emerging markets. Almost every imaginable sector and part of the economy is represented via multiple exchange listed companies. The Indian markets are deep, liquid and 100% electronic.

    India has one of the oldest stock exchanges in Asia with a very well developed domestic institutional and individual investor base. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), modeled on the SEC and FSA, and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are world class regulators.