In a high-stakes gathering at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, a select group of 146 global corporate leaders, including prominent Indian CEOs, is set to meet US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. This pivotal encounter underscores the intensifying focus on international trade dynamics amid ongoing India-US negotiations.
Leading the Indian contingent are Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran, Wipro CEO Srini Pallia, Bharti Enterprises founder Sunil Bharti Mittal, and Infosys CEO Salil Parekh. Their presence highlights India’s growing influence in global business circles as discussions on a potential bilateral trade deal gain momentum.
Market observers anticipate a positive ripple effect from this meeting, with improved sentiments expected across sectors. Recent developments suggest warming relations between New Delhi and Washington, paving the way for an imminent trade agreement announcement that could reshape economic ties.
The Davos summit draws an impressive lineup of world leaders, including Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Corporate participation is unprecedented, with around 1,700 business heads attending, featuring tech titans like Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis, Palantir’s Alex Karp, and OpenAI’s CFO Sarah Friar.
Adding to the summit’s energy, India’s Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, urged global investors to pour funds into the country’s clean energy initiatives. During focused talks with La Caisse executives Charles Emond and Sarah Bouchard, Joshi showcased India’s strides in solar, wind, green hydrogen, and energy storage, emphasizing the nation’s capacity for large-scale green projects.
This confluence of political, corporate, and energy leaders at Davos signals a new era of collaboration, with India positioned at the forefront of sustainable growth and trade innovation.