Global CEOs rate India, US, China, Germany, Brazil

Executives across the world perceive India as one of the most important countries for future growth and a key source for products and raw materials, says a survey by global consultancy firm PwC.

According to the PricewaterhouseCoopers 14th Annual Global CEO Survey, which covered 1,201 chief executives in 69 countries, India remains a key area of importance.

So, let's see how global CEOs rank China, the United States, India, Germany and Brazil.

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China

Sourcing: Thirty-seven per cent of the CEOs say they plan to shift their sourcing to China.

Cost: For 63 per cent cost is the biggest factor.

Quality: For 6 per cent quality is the prime reason.

Innovation: For 3 per cent innovation is the driving force.

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United States

Sourcing: Twenty-two per cent of the CEOs say they plan to shift their sourcing to the United States.

Cost: For 15 per cent cost is the biggest factor.

Quality: For 18 per cent quality is the main reason.

Innovation: For 10 per cent innovation is the attraction.

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India

Sourcing: Fifteen per cent of the CEOs say they plan to shift their sourcing to India.

Cost: For 55 per cent cost is the biggest factor.

Quality: For 6 per cent quality is the main reason.

Innovation: For 7 per cent innovation is the attraction.

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Germany

Sourcing: Fourteen per cent of the CEOs say they plan to shift their sourcing to Germany.

Cost: For 13 per cent cost is the biggest factor.

Quality: For 35 per cent quality is the main reason.

Innovation: For 13 per cent innovation is the attraction.

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Brazil

Sourcing: Eleven per cent of the CEOs say they plan to shift their sourcing to Brazil.

Cost: For 31 per cent cost is the biggest factor.

Quality: For 11 per cent quality is the main reason.

Innovation: For 4 per cent innovation is the attraction.