Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has released the India findings of its 2025 Global Risk Management Survey, revealing the country is navigating a landscape marked by digital disruption, talent challenges and regulatory complexity. The biennial survey, which gathered insights from nearly 3,000 risk managers, C-suite leaders and executives across 63 countries, highlights how risk priorities are evolving globally in response to technological, economic and geopolitical forces. While “Cyber Attacks/Data Breach” remains the top risk for Indian businesses, “Data Privacy Requirements/Non-Compliance” has emerged as a top concern reflecting the growing influence of global and local regulatory frameworks. Talent attraction and retention challenges persist, while “Property Damage” and “Exchange Rate Fluctuation” are more pronounced in India than the rest of Asia. 2025 Top 10 Business Risks in India: 1) Cyber Attacks/Data Breach, 2) Economic Slowdown/Slow Recovery, 3) Business Interruption, 4) Data Privacy (including GDPR) Requirements/Non-Compliance, 5) Failure to Attract or Retain Top Talent, 6) Regulatory/Legislative Changes, 7) Property Damage, 8) Cash Flow/Liquidity Risk, 9) Exchange Rate Fluctuation, 10) Damage to Reputation/Brand.
“Indian businesses are demonstrating remarkable agility in the face of digital disruption, talent adaptability and geopolitical shifts,” said Rishi Mehra, CEO of India, for Aon. Indian businesses have faced substantial losses from their most critical risks, with 77.8 percent of respondents reporting losses due to property damage and 46.2 percent due to business interruption, while 63.6 percent reported that they were impacted by exchange rate fluctuations. India’s Top Five Future Business Risks by 2028: 1) Cyber Attacks/Data Breach, 2) AI, 3) Economic Slowdown/Slow Recovery, 4) Business Interruption, 5) Climate Change. “In a world where disruption is the new normal, Indian businesses must invest in adaptive risk management – prioritising digital and climate resilience, scenario planning and ongoing employee training,” said Sushant Sarin, managing director and head of strategy and Commercial Risk Solutions for India at Aon. To access the full report and explore how Aon is helping clients navigate today’s disruption dynamic, visit https://www.aon.com/grms.