
At BT Davos 2026, Romal Shetty, CEO, Deloitte South Asia, shared his perspective on India’s economic outlook amid global volatility, geopolitical shifts, and evolving supply chains. The discussion focused on India’s ability to attract global capital, revive corporate investment appetite, and position itself as a trusted hub for digital services, AI, and analytics. Shetty highlighted opportunities for Indian businesses in Global South markets, the rising importance of tier-2 and tier-3 cities, and the future of manufacturing by 2030. He also outlined priorities for Deloitte in India, workforce skilling in the age of AI, and how innovation at scale can power India’s next growth phase.