90% of Indian Ceo's Optimistic about Investments in Operations, Acquisitions

According  to the latest EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey: Global Confidence Index 2025, Indian CEO's exhibit greater confidence than their global counterparts regarding the cost of doing business, revenue prospects, and competitive positioning. The report, released on Monday, indicates that approximately 90% of Indian CEOs view investments in existing operations, as well as new ventures through joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions, as essential for growth.

Indian CEO's are optimistic about their ability to transform their business models for the future. The survey reveals that 86% of CEO's acknowledge the critical importance of emerging technologies, identifying them as a key investment focus for the next year. Furthermore, 90% believe that successful adoption of artificial intelligence and workforce up skilling will be crucial for defining industry leaders.

This proactive mindset highlights the resilience and adaptability of Indian businesses, with transformation at the core of their strategic ambitions. Rohan Sachdev, Consulting Leader at EY India, stated, “Organizations that embrace a transformative mindset can turn challenges into growth opportunities, consistently adapting and evolving to confidently shape their future.”

The survey also found that the most confident CEOs prioritize long-term transformation strategies, emphasizing the importance of strengthening relationships with customers and employees in the face of macroeconomic and technological changes. Strategic vision and investment in human capital, particularly through employee up skilling to keep pace with technological advancements, are seen as vital for growth.

Around 20% of CEO's identified improving customer engagement and retention as their top priority, followed by 18% focusing on enhancing employee engagement and retention. Nearly 16% mentioned reducing costs and unlocking savings, while 14% highlighted the need for product and process innovation to enhance current offerings and develop new products and services.

Anurag Gupta, Partner and National Leader at EY-Parthenon India, remarked, “Adaptability is a key advantage for organizations in India today. Those who embrace transformation can convert disruption into opportunity, continually learning, evolving, and confidently shaping their future.”

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