WEF 2026: India Readies a Power-Packed Presence in Davos

By CitiTimes Editorial Desk

India is preparing a strong and diverse representation at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, to be held in Davos, Switzerland. With senior political leaders, top state heads, and more than 100 leading CEOs in attendance, India’s delegation reflects the country’s growing influence in global economic, political, and technological conversations.

Impressions from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, January 18, 2026. Copyright: World Economic Forum/Pascal Bitz.

Senior Union Ministers from India

At least four Union Cabinet Ministers are expected to represent the Government of India at WEF 2026:

Ashwini Vaishnaw
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Pralhad Joshi
K Rammohan Naidu

While Mr. Naidu represents the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), the remaining ministers belong to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Chief Ministers Attending Davos

India’s federal diversity will be on display with six Chief Ministers attending the summit:

Devendra Fadnavis
N Chandrababu Naidu
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Mohan Yadav
A Revanth Reddy
Hemant Soren

The group spans multiple political parties, including the BJP, Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, and the TDP—underscoring bipartisan engagement with global economic platforms.

Other Political Delegations

Harsh Rameshbhai Sanghavi, Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat
High-level official delegations from Uttar Pradesh and Kerala

Indian leaders are also scheduled to participate in key panel discussions, including one focused on “Can India become the world’s third-largest economy?”

Impressions from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, January 18, 2026. Copyright: World Economic Forum / Benedikt von Loebell.

India Inc at WEF 2026: Leading CEOs in Attendance

India’s corporate presence will be equally formidable, led by some of the country’s most influential business leaders:

Mukesh Ambani – Reliance Industries
N Chandrasekaran – Tata Group
Sanjiv Bajaj – Bajaj Group
Hari S Bhartia – Jubilant Bhartia Group
Sudarshan Venu – TVS Motor Company
Anish Shah – Mahindra Group

Other prominent corporate leaders expected include:

Amitabh Chaudhry – Axis Bank
Nadir Godrej – Godrej Industries Group
Sajjan Jindal – JSW Group
Nikhil Kamath – Zerodha
Sunil Bharti Mittal – Bharti Group
Nandan Nilekani – Infosys
Salil S Parekh – Infosys
Rishad Premji – Wipro
Prashant Ruia – Essar Group
Vijay Shekhar Sharma – Paytm
Sumant Sinha – ReNew

Civil Society and Global Advocacy

Former Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani will also attend in her capacity as Founder and Chairperson of the Alliance for Global Good: Gender Equity and Equality, an initiative launched in Davos.

A Strategic Moment for India

With global leaders such as António Guterres, Ajay S Banga, and Kristalina Georgieva also in attendance, WEF 2026 offers India a high-visibility platform to showcase its economic ambitions, reform agenda, and leadership across technology, sustainability, and inclusive growth.

“As the world’s fastest-growing major economy, India’s presence in Davos this year is not just symbolic—it is strategic.”

— CitiTimes Editorial Creator is a member of the World Economic Forum Network.