International expansion remains a priority for ambitious businesses but deciding where and how to grow is becoming more complex.

Economic uncertainty, changing trade conditions and geopolitical risk are prompting senior leaders to balance new market opportunities with resilience and long-term stability.

HSBC’s latest report, “The Business of Expansion”, explores how international businesses are adapting their growth strategies, from choosing the right markets to using partnerships and technology to reduce execution risk.

Here’s what stood out:

• 85% of Indian businesses intend to expand overseas in the next two years.
• 48% cite economic conditions as their biggest barrier to expansion, followed by tech regulations (32%) and financial barriers (32%).
• 41% of businesses look to expand where they think their industry is expected to grow.
• Indian businesses are eyeing Europe and the Middle East as top expansion destinations, as well as Australia, Japan and Singapore.

Discover how businesses are approaching international growth.