New Delhi, Oct 15 || Confidence among chief executive officers (CEOs) in India in their own companies’ growth prospects has climbed to 83 per cent, up from 68 per cent in 2024 — a significant leap that outpaces CEOs globally from 76 per cent in 2024 to 79 per cent in 2025, a report said on Wednesday.
Despite a decline in global economic confidence -- from 80 per cent in 2024 to 63 per cent in 2025 -- Indian CEOs remain focused on innovation, resilience, and long-term growth strategies. Rather than retreating, they are prioritising strategic investments in technology and talent to drive transformation.
"CEOs in India are demonstrating renewed confidence in their organisations’ growth prospects, reflecting strong resilience and strategic clarity," KPMG India said in its report.
Meanwhile, AI remains a top investment priority, with 57 per cent of Indian CEOs planning to allocate 10–20 per cent of their budgets to AI over the next 12 months. A majority (73 per cent) expect returns on AI investments within one to three years.