Country risk report · Asia
India
Political RiskMedium
Operational RiskHigh
Security RiskMedium
Summary
India, located in South Asia, is the seventh-largest country by land area and the second-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion (2024). It shares borders with Pakistan to the northwest, China and Nepal to the north, Bhutan to the northeast, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. The Indian Ocean lies to its south, connecting it to global trade routes and maritime partnerships.
India’s economy is among the fastest-growing globally, driven by diverse industries, including information technology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and manufacturing. Major exports include software services, textiles, and petroleum products. While the country has made significant strides in economic development, challenges such as income inequality, infrastructure bottlenecks, and environmental degradation remain pressing concerns.
Government initiatives like "Make in India," "Digital India," and infrastructure development programs aim to transform the nation into a global economic hub. However, social disparities and a complex regulatory framework continue to present challenges.
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Population
- 1.4 billion (2024 estimate)
- Official Languages
- Hindi, English (and 21 regional languages)
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Key Industries
- IT services, manufacturing, agriculture, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, textiles, automotive
- GDP
- $3.7 trillion (2023 estimate)
- GDP Growth
- 6.5% (2023 estimate)
Table of contents
- India | Overview
- Political Risk Summary
- Political Stability
- Regulatory Risk
- Contract Enforcement
- Integrity and Corruption
- Sovereign Risk
- Operational Risk Summary
- Institutional Risk
- Infrastructure Risk
- Labour Risk
- Security Risk Summary
- Crime Risk
- Terrorism Risk
- War Risk
- Civil Unrest
- Kidnap Risk
Risk levels in the report
From the report’s summary page. The full report explains each level and lists the key concerns behind it.
- Very Low
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Very High
| Category | Risk level |
|---|---|
| Political Risk | Medium |
| Political Stability | Medium |
| Regulatory Risk | Medium |
| Contract Enforcement | Medium |
| Integrity and Corruption | High |
| Sovereign Risk | Medium |
| Operational Risk | High |
| Institutional Risk | Medium |
| Infrastructure Risk | High |
| Labour Risk | Medium |
| Security Risk | Medium |
| Crime | Medium |
| Terrorism | Medium |
| War Risk | Low |
| Civil Unrest | Medium |
| Kidnap Risk | Low |
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