The India Opportunity: A Guide for US Economic Development

March 27, 2026

India has quietly become one of the most consequential markets for U.S. economic development, and most states are still figuring out where to start. This report, The India Opportunity: A Guide for US Economic Development, breaks down what’s driving India’s rise as the world’s fourth-largest economy and what it means for U.S. states and regions right now.

Inside, you’ll find a sector-by-sector look at three high-opportunity industries (food and beverage, aerospace and defense, and automotive and EV) along with concrete examples of Indian companies already investing in the U.S. and the key factors they use to evaluate locations.

Whether your goal is attracting Indian FDI to your region or helping local companies access one of the fastest-growing consumer markets in the world, this report gives you the strategic foundation to make the case internally and start the right conversations.


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