As US President Donald Trump is heading to Davos, Switzerland, to deliver the keynote address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, a clutch of l top executives of major Indian companies is eagerly awaiting to meet him.
At least seven prominent Indian corporate leaders are part of the group Trump is scheduled to meet on Wednesday. This includes Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran and Bharti Enterprises founder and chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal.
There has been no official confirmation so far. Indian leaders likely to meet Trump are: Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman, Tata Sons; Sunil Bharti Mittal, chairman, Bharti Enterprises; Srini Pallia, CEO, Wipro; Salil S. Parekh, CEO, Infosys; Anish Shah, group CEO, Mahindra Group; Sanjiv Bajaj, chairman and managing director, Bajaj Finserv; and, Hari S. Bhartia, founder and co-chairman, Jubilant Bhartia Group.
If the meeting takes place, it would highlight India’s growing influence in global boardrooms and its strong presence at major international economic forums.
Trump’s visit to Davos comes at a time of heightened tensions between the US and Europe. His recent remarks on Greenland and aggressive ‘America First’ trade stance have drawn sharp reactions from European leaders, raising fears of fresh transatlantic friction.
The US president is attending the World Economic Forum for the first time in six years. His speech, scheduled for later today, is expected to outline his economic priorities and trade policies, which are being closely watched by global markets.
Trump is accompanied by senior members of his administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and special envoy Steve Witkoff.
With global growth, trade, geopolitics and technology high on the agenda, Davos 2026 is expected to see intense discussions — and India’s corporate leadership appears set to play a visible role.
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