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Indian business leaders emerge as both pragmatic realists and strategic opportunists as they assess the political and economic dynamics reshaping global markets in 2025.
Their geopolitical outlook anticipates fundamental changes in the international order, with 78% believing regional blocs will replace globalization, and 89% expecting allied trade blocs to create separate payment networks, effectively fragmenting the global financial system. Their strategic response to this shifting landscape is decisive: they’re preparing through substantial operational changes, with over half planning to restructure international operations and diversify their supplier base. Notably, they strongly believe supply chain resilience will increasingly take precedence over cost optimization.
On the business front, these same leaders are embracing transformative change. While actively planning for widespread task automation, they recognize AI’s potential to fundamentally reshape traditional career paths. Yet, they remain uniquely optimistic about talent retention, showing the highest confidence among global respondents (76%) that the ‘brain drain’ from developing to developed nations will slow. Interestingly, they view heavy-handed regulations as a catalyst for industry consolidation—rather than an effective control measure.
These perspectives reflect a business community that not only anticipates the fragmentation of traditional global systems but is actively positioning itself to thrive within new power structures and technological paradigms.
46%
Which regions present the strongest new business opportunities for your organization in 2025?
42%
Thinking about the following potential shifts in the international business landscape, which five do you think will have the most significant impact on fostering innovation and growth?
44%
Thinking about the same list of potential shifts in the international business landscape, which five are you most concerned about?
GEOPOLITICAL LANDSCAPE
Governments are increasingly becoming more protectionist in their business policy (i.e. cross-border data sharing, onshoring of chip manufacturing). Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
76% of Indian respondents agree that the 'brain drain' of highly skilled talent migrating to developed markets will slow down - the highest rate across all countries surveyed.
BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
Which of the following actions is your organization planning to take or continue in 2025 - specifically with a focus on the transformation of the labor market stemming from AI?
AI will collapse traditional career paths and make long-term workforce planning impossible for business leaders. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Supply chain resilience will take priority over cost optimization. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Which of the following operational changes is your organization planning to make in 2025?
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