India vs Mexico
A data-driven side-by-side: investment score, economy, business climate, political stability, and tax — to help you decide where to invest, incorporate, or relocate.
Overall: India ranks higher
India scores 61/100 on our composite investment index, ahead of Mexico at 57/100. This blends economic strength, political stability, business climate, financial maturity, and growth outlook. Read the breakdown below to see where each country actually leads.
Category breakdown
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Economic strength
India leads
58
48
Political stability
India leads
42
58
Business climate
58
55
Financial maturity
Mexico leads
60
90
Growth outlook
India leads
62
Macro snapshot
3,730
GDP (USD bn)
+2410.0 bn
1,320
6.8%
GDP growth (%)
+3.6 pp
3.2%
$2,600
GDP per capita (USD)
-7400.0
$10,000
4.8%
Inflation (%)
+0.2 pp
4.6%
1.6%
FDI (% of GDP)
-0.9 pp
2.5%
82%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+28.0 pp
54%
1,440
Population (M)
+1308.0M
132
India — strong sectors
- Technology (IT Services)8.0% of GDP95
- Financial Services6.0% of GDP82
- Pharmaceuticals2.0% of GDP80
- Manufacturing13.0% of GDP70
Mexico — strong sectors
- Manufacturing (Nearshoring)22.0% of GDP85
- Automotive5.0% of GDP80
- Tourism8.0% of GDP75
- Energy6.0% of GDP65
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: India or Mexico?
Our composite investment index gives India a score of 61/100 and Mexico a score of 57/100. India ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance — see the category breakdown above.
Is India a safer market than Mexico?
Risk classification puts India as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Mexico as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: India or Mexico?
India is currently growing at 6.8% per year, vs 3.2% for Mexico. India has the faster headline growth rate today.