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Bengaluru Touted as "City of Future" at Davos, Draws Global Investor Interest

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, positioned Bengaluru as a premier global investment destination admired worldwide. He reaffirmed the state government's commitment to building a transparent and robust ecosystem to attract greater foreign investment and drive sustainable growth. Shivakumar highlighted India's demographic strength and long-term economic potential, asserting it will be the preferred destination for talent and capital for the next quarter-century. He urged global leaders and investors to tap into Bengaluru's vast talent pool and thriving innovation ecosystem, calling it the "city of the future."

Key Points: Bengaluru: Global Investment Hub, Says DK Shivakumar at WEF

  • Bengaluru praised as global investment hub
  • Karnataka commits to investor-friendly ecosystem
  • India seen as top talent destination for 25 years
  • WEF 2026 theme focuses on dialogue
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"Bengaluru emerged as globally admired city, companies shown keen interest in investing": DK Shivakumar at WEF

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar pitches Bengaluru as a top global investment destination at WEF Davos, highlighting its talent pool and innovation ecosystem.

"Bengaluru has emerged as a globally admired city - DK Shivakumar"

Davos, January 23

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday reaffirmed the state's commitment to creating a robust, transparent, and investor-friendly ecosystem, asserting that Bengaluru has emerged as a globally admired city and companies from across sectors worldwide have shown keen interest in investing.

Speaking at the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, the Deputy Chief Minister positioned Bengaluru as a prime global investment destination.

Sharing a video on X post, Shivakumar wrote, "Bengaluru has emerged as a globally admired city, and companies from across sectors worldwide have shown keen interest in investing in Karnataka, including Bengaluru."

The Deputy Chief Minister emphasised that the Karnataka government remains steadfast in its pursuit of sustainable growth and enhanced foreign investment. "Our government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a robust, transparent, and investor-friendly ecosystem that attracts greater foreign investment and drives sustainable growth," Shivakumar added.

At the forum, Shivakumar also called for collective efforts to further develop the state. "Drawing from the insights and global experiences gained at this platform, let us collectively work towards transforming Karnataka and taking it to new frontiers of development," he urged.

Addressing the global business community, Shivakumar pitched Bengaluru as the "city of the future" at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, calling on global leaders and investors to tap into the city's vast talent pool, thriving innovation ecosystem and rapid urban growth.

Shivakumar highlighted India's demographic strength and long-term economic potential, asserting that the country will remain a preferred destination for talent and investment over the next 25 years. He also emphasised Bengaluru's global standing, saying that India is often identified through the city.

"I come from India, a very vibrant country with a huge population and a big pool of talent. India will be the preferred destination for the next 25 years. I come from the state of Bengaluru, and India is often seen through Bengaluru. It is the IT capital of Asia," he said.

The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is being held from January 19 to 23, 2026, at Davos-Klosters, welcoming nearly 3,000 participants from over 130 countries, including a record number of world leaders, CEOs, innovators and policymakers, under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see our leaders promoting Bengaluru on a global stage. The IT capital tag is well-deserved. But sir, with more investment, please ensure jobs go to local Kannadigas as well. Development should benefit everyone in Karnataka, not just create enclaves for outsiders.
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Arun Y
As a small business owner in Bengaluru, this is encouraging. More global companies mean a bigger market for services. Hope the "investor-friendly ecosystem" also simplifies regulations for MSMEs. Sometimes it feels like only the big players get the red carpet.
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Sarah B
Working here for 3 years now. The talent pool is incredible - some of the smartest engineers I've ever worked with. But the city's growth is chaotic. If they want to attract long-term investment, the public transport and basic civic amenities must match the tech hub ambition.
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Karthik V
Absolutely true that India is seen through Bengaluru globally. When I was in the US for studies, everyone knew Bengaluru as the Silicon Valley of India. Proud moment! Let's hope this translates into better opportunities for our graduates and not just more crowded metros.
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Meera T
Good to hear the commitment to transparency. That's key for trust. My respectful suggestion to the Deputy CM: please also focus on developing tier-2 cities in Karnataka. Bengaluru cannot bear the entire burden of growth. Balanced regional development will make the state truly strong.

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