Indian Business Leaders Meeting Donald Trump at Davos 2026: Full List
News Synopsis
US President Donald Trump is set to meet a select group of global business leaders — including several high-profile Indian corporate executives — on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos on Wednesday.
Trump, who is returning to Davos for the first time in six years, is scheduled to deliver a keynote address before hosting a closed-door, high-level reception later in the day. The 2026 Davos summit has drawn over 3,000 delegates from more than 130 countries, underlining its significance amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Indian Corporate Heavyweights to Meet Donald Trump
Prominent Indian CEOs Invited to High-Profile Reception
Among the Indian business leaders expected to attend Trump’s Davos reception are some of India’s most influential corporate figures, reflecting the country’s growing economic and strategic importance in global business discussions.
The invitee list includes:
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Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons
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Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman, Bharti Enterprises
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Srini Pallia, CEO, Wipro
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Salil S. Parekh, CEO, Infosys
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Anish Shah, CEO, Mahindra Group
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Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman and Managing Director, Bajaj Finserv
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Hari S. Bhartia, Founder and Co-Chairman, Jubilant Bhartia Group
Their presence highlights strong interest from Indian industry in shaping future US-India economic ties.
Over 100 Indian CEOs at Davos 2026
India’s Core Corporate Delegation
India will be represented by more than 100 CEOs at the World Economic Forum this year. A key leadership group includes:
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Mukesh Ambani – Chairman, Reliance Industries
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Natarajan Chandrasekaran – Chairman, Tata Group
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Sanjiv Bajaj – Chairman, Bajaj Group
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Hari S Bhartia – Chairman, Jubilant Bhartia Group
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Sudarshan Venu – CEO, TVS Motor
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Anish Shah – CEO, Mahindra Group
Other Notable Indian Leaders at Davos
Additional prominent Indian business figures attending include:
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Amitabh Chaudhry – MD, Axis Bank
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Nadir Godrej – Chairman, Godrej Industries Group
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Sajjan Jindal – Chairman, JSW Group
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Nikhil Kamath – Co-founder, Zerodha
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Sunil Bharti Mittal – Founder, Bharti Group
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Nandan Nilekani – Co-founder, Infosys
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Salil S Parekh – CEO, Infosys
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Rishad Premji – Chairman, Wipro
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Prashant Ruia – CEO, Essar
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Vijay Shekhar Sharma – Founder, Paytm
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Sumant Sinha – CEO, ReNew
Tariff Pressure Adds Urgency to Davos Talks
50% US Tariffs Hit Indian Exporters
The timing of Trump’s engagement with Indian executives is significant. For over four months, Indian exporters have been grappling with a 50% tariff imposed by the Trump administration.
With tariffs still firmly in place, Indian business leaders are watching closely for any signals from Washington that could suggest a shift in US trade policy, particularly for sectors such as manufacturing, metals, auto components and chemicals.
H-1B Visa Changes Raise Red Flags for IT Firms
New Rules Replace Lottery System
The Davos meetings also coincide with major changes announced by the US Department of Homeland Security to the H-1B visa programme. The long-standing random lottery system has been replaced with a weighted selection process favouring higher-skilled and higher-paid workers.
Trump also imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas last year, significantly increasing the cost of overseas hiring.
Indian IT Sector Faces Direct Impact
India accounts for nearly 70 percent of H-1B visa users, making Indian professionals and companies the most affected by the changes. Software exporters such as Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and Wipro may now need to reassess talent deployment and hiring strategies in the US market.
India-US Trade Negotiations in the Background
Business Signals Closely Watched in New Delhi and Washington
The strong Indian presence at Trump’s Davos events is being closely monitored by policymakers on both sides. India and the United States are currently negotiating a new trade framework, and corporate leaders are keen to understand how future US policy could shape bilateral economic relations.
Trump’s Davos Message on Global Power Shifts
A Transactional World Order
In his Davos address, Trump is expected to argue that the global order is entering a new phase, where traditional alliances, multilateral institutions and established economic rules are giving way to a more transactional and power-driven international system.
For Indian business leaders, the Davos meetings offer a rare opportunity to engage directly with US leadership at a time when trade, technology, immigration and geopolitics are becoming increasingly intertwined.
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