74% of Indian entrepreneurs consider relocation or additional residency; Singapore leads preferences
HSBC’s 2026 survey found that 74% of Indian entrepreneur respondents planned to relocate or obtain an additional residency, while 14% cited Singapore as a preferred destination.
Entrepreneurs are increasingly considering international options for business, residence and family planning. On 30 September 2026, Business Standard reported findings from HSBC’s Global Entrepreneurial Wealth Report 2026 on the overseas residency plans of entrepreneurs in India.
What the survey actually found
Among entrepreneurs surveyed in India, 74% intended either to relocate abroad or secure an additional residency, compared with 70% globally. Singapore was the most frequently selected destination at 14%; France, the UK and the US each received 11%.
How to interpret Singapore’s appeal
The findings suggest that Singapore is being evaluated as an international base by some business owners. Importantly, respondents expressed intentions and preferences; the results are not a count of completed moves or approved permanent residency applications.
Considerations for families and founders
Cross-border plans involve more than business opportunities. Immigration eligibility, children’s schooling, housing, tax obligations and wealth structures should be assessed separately against current rules and each family’s circumstances.
The 74% figure is not a Singapore-specific relocation figure. It covers Indian entrepreneurs considering overseas relocation or additional residency; 14% identified Singapore as a preferred destination.
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