He highlighted the country’s favorable demographics, robust economic growth, and strategic positioning to capitalise on emerging global opportunities. “Every country would sign up for the opportunities India is sitting on,” he emphasised.
De Vusser also pointed out that India is home to Bain & Company’s largest talent pool outside of the United States, with a significant presence of consultants, capability centers, and support staff.
He declared the country to be one of the most promising markets globally.
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He highlighted the need for India to act decisively to maximise its potential. This includes tapping into advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), facilitating the energy transition, and building robust infrastructure to support its businesses.
Beyond being a critical market for business, India’s vast talent base plays a pivotal role in Bain’s global operations. “India is not just a great economy but also a great country to be part of,” he said, adding that Bain remains committed to supporting the growth of companies in the Indian market while fostering opportunities for its talent in the region.
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Discussing corporate trends, he forecasted a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). “We will see an acceleration of M&A coming out of the COVID cycle,” he noted, pointing out that M&A activity is normalising and showing daily momentum.
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