India Tops 2025 Baseline Profitability Index: Daniel Altman Relaunches FDI Tool for a New Era
12 Jun 2025
India has clinched the top spot in the 2025 Baseline Profitability Index (BPI)—a globally respected tool for benchmarking foreign direct investment (FDI) returns—according to economist and APB exclusive keynote speaker Daniel Altman. In a recent LinkedIn post, Altman announced the relaunch of the BPI on a new interactive platform featuring nine years of data and powerful tools for investors navigating complex global markets.
Unlike traditional investment indices, the BPI offers a holistic view of FDI attractiveness. It doesn’t just predict in-country asset growth—it digs deeper, assessing risks that could erode value, such as fiscal instability, corruption, political insecurity, and expropriation. A standout feature of the index is its integration of factors such as capital controls, exchange rate fluctuations, and inflation-adjusted repatriation returns, providing investors with a more accurate representation of real-world outcomes.
Altman originally introduced the BPI in Foreign Policy magazine, and the model earned significant attention, including a tweet of praise from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi when India topped the list back in 2015. Now, a decade later, India leads once again, and the relaunched BPI website allows users to explore country-specific trends and download the full dataset for deeper analysis.
A sought-after speaker, Altman has a stunning track record of spotting the global economy’s most important trends. Bringing not only data-driven insights but also compelling global narratives to the stage, he provides actionable perspectives on investment, globalization, and geopolitics. His BPI work is a shining example of his ability to blend analytical rigor with real-world impact. Whether you're organizing a finance, policy, or international business event, Altman’s dynamic storytelling and deep expertise make him an invaluable keynote speaker to inform and inspire your audience.