Five editions of bringing global leaders together and turning ideas into impact. Now, in its sixth edition, IGF is taking Indian enterprises to global scale through dialogues, forums, experiences, and exclusive networking. Bigger ambitions and Greater impact. IGF Middle East 2026 returns to Dubai on 8-9 December for its sixth edition. Secure your spot now: indiaglobalforum.com/igf-mid… #IndiaGlobalForum #IGFUAE2026 #Dubai #GlobalGateways #LeadershipEvents #Networking #Growth

As geopolitical priorities shift, capital cycles evolve, and technological disruption accelerates, business leaders face a defining challenge: how to turn global uncertainty into long-term competitive advantage. Perspectives from Sunjay Sudhir (@sunjaysudhir), Former Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Vani Kola (@VaniKola ), Founder & MD, Kalaari Capital and Amit Chandra, Chairperson, Bain Capital India Advisors, point to a common imperative: the ability to build strategic partnerships, think beyond short-term cycles and recognise opportunity amid disruption. At IGF Middle East 2026, these considerations will inform conversations on how businesses can navigate changing global dynamics, strengthen their international presence and position themselves for the next phase of growth. 8-9 December 2026 | Dubai Join the conversation shaping the next chapter of global growth: indiaglobalforum.com/igf-mid… #IGFMiddleEast2026 #GlobalGateways #IndiaGlobalForum #GlobalBusinessStrategy #StrategicPartnerships #GlobalInvestment #BusinessLeadership

India’s growth story is giving global businesses another reason to reassess their long-term strategies. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY27 from 6.4% to 7%, with growth projected to remain at 7% in FY28. At a time when the global economy is expected to grow by 3.1% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, India’s outlook stands out. What’s driving this momentum? Strong domestic demand, robust services activity, an expanding consumer market and continued structural reforms are helping sustain growth despite global uncertainty. For businesses and investors, these projections carry implications beyond economic performance. They bring renewed attention to market expansion, long-term investment, local capabilities and the opportunities emerging across sectors. There are risks to consider, particularly rising energy costs, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. But India’s growth outlook raises a larger strategic question: How can businesses translate the country’s economic momentum into lasting competitive advantage? As companies reassess their global priorities, the ability to identify opportunities, invest strategically and build for the long term will matter as much as the growth numbers themselves. Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, October 2026 #IndiaEconomy #EconomicGrowth #GlobalBusiness #Investment #IndiaGlobalForum

Global investment decisions are no longer driven by returns alone. Security, resilience and political alignment are increasingly shaping where capital flows. In this episode of Views You Can Use, Dr. Walter C. Ladwig III (@walterladwig), King’s College London (@KingsCollegeLon), explores how the changing relationship between geopolitics and global capital presents a significant friend-shoring opportunity for India. As governments play a greater role in shaping the strategic environment for investment, businesses are reassessing where they deploy capital, prioritising trusted partners, resilient supply chains and long-term stability. India’s strategic autonomy gives it an advantage in navigating these shifts and maintaining relationships across major global markets. But attracting investment is only part of the opportunity. For investors, policy predictability and consistent execution remain critical to building long-term confidence. That is the challenge ahead: turning India’s strategic relevance into sustained investment by creating the stability and certainty that global capital needs. #JoinTheConversation: indiaglobalforum.com #FriendShoring #GlobalInvestment #StrategicAutonomy #UKIndiaWeek2026 #ViewsYouCanUse #IndiaGlobalForum

As capital shifts, markets evolve and technology reshapes industries, the challenge for business leaders is not simply identifying opportunities, but knowing where to focus, who to connect with and how to turn ambition into international growth. IGF Middle East 2026 brings together global business leaders, investors and policymakers for two days of strategic conversations on where capital is moving, which markets hold potential and what it takes to build beyond borders. Global Gateways: Building Brands, Technology & Influence 📍 Dubai | 8-9 December 2026 Find your gateway to global growth. Book your pass: indiaglobalforum.com/igf-mid… #IGFMiddleEast2026 #GlobalBusiness #InternationalExpansion #BusinessLeadership #GlobalGrowth #IndiaGlobalForum

The next phase of global growth will be shaped by businesses that know where to expand, how to navigate change and what it takes to build lasting influence. Access to international markets and capital. Insights into the forces reshaping global enterprise, from AI and technology to trade and resilient supply chains. Connections that open new opportunities for partnerships and expansion. Under the theme Global Gateways: Building Brands, Technology & Influence, the sixth edition of IGF Middle East 2026 will bring together global business leaders, investors and policymakers to explore the strategic decisions shaping international growth. 8-9 December 2026 | Dubai Secure your pass: indiaglobalforum.com/igf-mid… #IGFMiddleEast2026 #IndiaGlobalForum #GlobalBusiness #InternationalExpansion #BusinessLeadership #RareAccess #DubaiEvents

Global growth is becoming less about choosing one market and more about understanding how opportunities, capital, technology and influence move across borders. For businesses looking to scale internationally, the questions are becoming more complex: Where is capital moving? How is technology reshaping industries? What does modern leadership demand? And what does it take to build brands and supply chains that can travel across markets? Now in its sixth edition, IGF Middle East 2026 brings together business leaders, investors and policymakers for two days of conversations focused on the forces shaping global growth. IGF Middle East 2026 Global Gateways: Building Brands, Technology & Influence 8-9 December 2026 | Dubai Book your place: indiaglobalforum.com/igf-mid… #IGFMiddleEast2026 #GlobalGrowth #BusinessLeadership #GlobalMarkets #Technology #Investment #Dubai #IndiaGlobalForum

India’s next growth phase may depend less on headline ambition and more on how effectively reform, capital and execution come together. Santanu Sengupta (@sansengupta), Chief India Economist at Goldman Sachs (@GoldmanSachs), points to state-level reforms, faster execution and judicial capacity as critical to enabling entrepreneurship at the ground level. The capital requirement is equally significant. India’s investment rate will need to rise materially over the next decade, while long-term domestic savings pools such as pensions are becoming increasingly important to financing that growth. The opportunity is not just to mobilise more capital, but to create the conditions that allow it to translate into productive investment. #JoinTheConversation: indiaglobal.com #IndiaGrowth #Investment #EconomicReforms #CapitalMarkets #Infrastructure #Leadership #ViewsYouCanUse