Bengaluru : According to Emkay Wealth Management, the wealth management arm of Emkay Global Financial Services Ltd., Bengaluru continues to reinforce its position as India’s Silicon Valley and a key wealth creation hub, driven by a thriving start-up ecosystem spanning AI, SaaS and deep technology.
It highlights that Bengaluru strong talent base, characterised by high-skilled professionals and rising incomes, is translating into increased spending and investing activity. This momentum is also reflected in robust demand across residential and commercial real estate, as businesses expand and urbanisation accelerates.
According to Vivek Shukla, Senior Vice President, Bangalore, Emkay Wealth Management, “Bengaluru’s young, tech-savvy professionals are not only earning more but are increasingly channelizing their wealth into equities, startups and real estate, making the city a sustained magnet for long-term investments.”
Providing a perspective on overall economy, Emkay Wealth notes that India remains well positioned to outperform most major economies amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and economic volatility in global markets.
India enters 2026 with strong macro fundamentals and resilient domestic growth drivers, with the World Bank revising India’s FY26 GDP growth estimate upward to 7.2%, supported by robust consumption, sustained capital expenditure and reform-led policy continuity.
“India’s growth story continues to be driven by domestic demand, a strong balance between fiscal prudence and investment-led expansion, and comfortable foreign exchange reserves that provide a buffer against global shocks. This structural strength allows India to remain relatively insulated even as global macro risks intensify”, added , Vivek Shukla, Senior Vice President, Bangalore ,Emkay Wealth Management.
From the upcoming Union Budget, Emkay Wealth expects continued emphasis on infrastructure spending, incentives for manufacturing and clean energy, investor-friendly tax reforms, and targeted support for innovation, R&D and urban development.