87% of CEOs in India are confident about their organisation’s growth prospects over the next three years
Indian business leaders remain optimistic about growth despite geopolitical uncertainty, economic volatility and rapid technological change, according to KPMG’s 2026 India CEO Outlook.
Based on responses from 125 CEOs in India, the survey highlights how organisations are strengthening resilience through investments in technology, talent, cybersecurity and sustainability.
The findings reveal that 87% of CEOs in India are confident about their organisation’s growth prospects over the next three years, while 69% expect annual earnings growth exceeding 2.5%. AI remains a strategic priority for 78% of respondents, with cybersecurity and digital resilience emerging as the leading investment area for 49%.
Yezdi Nagporewalla, Chief Executive Officer, KPMG in India, said, “CEOs in India continue to demonstrate confidence and resilience in the face of unprecedented change. As organisations accelerate investments in AI, digital transformation and innovation, success will increasingly depend on their ability to strengthen cyber resilience, build workforce capabilities and embed trust across the enterprise. The leaders that will thrive are those who can translate resilience into sustained growth and convert technology investments into measurable business value.”
The survey also found that 92% of CEOs anticipate increasing headcount, while attracting and retaining talent remains a key challenge for 54%.
Sustainability continues to gain strategic importance, with 66% of CEOs integrating it into core business strategy and 68% confident of achieving their net-zero ambitions by 2030.
The findings underline the growing importance of aligning technology, workforce readiness and responsible governance to build long-term business value.
