Indian States Flock to Davos WEF 2026 to Lure Global Investors

• Ten Indian states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat, are actively courting global investors at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting 2026 in Davos.
• The 56th WEF meeting, themed ‘A Spirit of Dialogue’, runs from January 19-23, bringing together global leaders.
• Chief Ministers from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, and Jharkhand are leading their state delegations, with some states making their Davos debut.
• Karnataka's delegation is led by Minister MB Patil, as CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar are not attending due to other commitments.
• Kerala is focusing on sustainable and high-tech industries, while Uttar Pradesh and GIFT City also have strong representation to attract investment.

Why It Matters: Indian states are aggressively pitching for global investments at WEF Davos 2026, showcasing competitive federalism.