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Swedish Chamber of Commerce Survey 2026 Ranks India Top Business Climate
India ranks 1st in business climate among 40+ global markets in the latest Business Climate Survey 2026 produced for the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India. The Global Business Climate Survey 2026 presents inputs from 41 markets and reports region-wise and market-wise investment outlook and growth expectations.
Global Business Climate Survey 2026:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Producers | The survey comprises three producers: Business Sweden, the Swedish Chambers of Commerce (SCI), and Sweden’s embassies and consulates. |
| Market coverage | The survey comprises 41 markets across Western Europe, APAC, MEA+, and the Americas. |
| Start year | The survey comprises a start year of 2020. |
| Respondent base | The survey comprises viewpoints, experiences, and insights of Swedish business leaders overseas. |
| Framework function | The survey provides for a framework for comparing economic performance, outlook, and operating conditions over time in key Swedish export markets. |
| What it flags for companies | The survey provides for identification of challenges companies face and opportunities for Swedish companies considering entry into new markets or expansion in existing ones. |
| 2026 ranking | The 2026 edition comprises rankings in which India ranks 1st, and Vietnam ranks 2nd. |
| India-focused findings | The 2026 survey comprises findings on Swedish companies’ strong long-term commitment to India, most respondents reporting positive business conditions, and a clear majority reporting expectations of increased investment in India during the coming year. |
| Most optimistic region | The 2026 survey comprises Asia-Pacific as the most optimistic region. |
| Planned investment | The 2026 survey comprises the Philippines and India among the top markets for planned investment. |
| Middle East and Africa mood | The 2026 report comprises a more cautious mood across the Middle East and Africa. |
| Saudi Arabia outlook metric | The 2026 report comprises a Saudi Arabia metric on the share of firms with a positive outlook: 90% (2025) and 44% (2026). |
| Americas and Europe mood | The 2026 report comprises a mood in the Americas and Europe that is somewhat better than in 2025. |
| Market-level growth expectations | The 2026 report comprises market-level growth expectations led by India, the Philippines, and Poland. |