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Wealthy Indian Entrepreneurs Eye Global Relocation, AI Investment: HSBC Survey
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Moneycontrol•30-09-2026, 13:41
Wealthy Indian Entrepreneurs Eye Global Relocation, AI Investment: HSBC Survey
- •Nearly three-quarters of wealthy Indian entrepreneurs surveyed by HSBC plan to relocate abroad or add another residency, with Singapore being the most popular destination.
- •The survey, conducted by Ipsos UK across 17 markets, found 74% of Indian respondents planned such a move, compared to 70% globally.
- •Indian entrepreneurs are highly optimistic about personal wealth and business prospects, with 97% expecting improvement and 99% already adapting to AI.
- •Data privacy, employee resistance, and integration challenges are key AI concerns for Indian respondents, despite strong investment plans.
- •Gold, cash, and real estate funds are top personal investments, with significant planned increases in real estate, gold, and private company investments.
Key Questions Answered
According to HSBC’s Global Entrepreneurial Wealth Report 2026, nearly three-quarters, or 74%, of surveyed wealthy Indian entrepreneurs plan to relocate abroad or add another residency.
Singapore is the most popular destination cited by Indian respondents at 14%, followed by France, the UK, and the US at 11% each.
Gold is the most commonly held investment at 63%, followed by cash, real estate funds, and private equity funds. Their top alternative investment concerns include valuation transparency at 39%, fees and costs at 38%, and market correction risk and limited liquidity at 36% each.
