Indian CEOs worry more now about health risks impacting top line: PwC study

While 99% Indian CEOs polled this year believed India's economic growth will improve in next 12 months, the survey conducted before third wave outbreak raises fresh questions about the outlook

About 89 per cent of India’s chief executive officers (CEOs) are concerned about health risks adversely impacting their top line in the next 12 months. This is 9 percentage points higher than what their global counterparts think, according to a CEO survey conducted by audit firm PwC before the onset of the third wave.

“This is perhaps an indication that business leaders would like to exercise caution when it comes to making early investment and business decisions, despite vaccination drives worldwide. Concern over the ability to attract and retain talent is also strongly linked (61 per cent) in CEOs’ minds with