Global perceptions of India present a dichotomy: a future superpower poised to become a global power triad with the US and China, or a dysfunctional state plagued by corruption and poor infrastructure. Foreign direct investment, particularly from Japan, is significantly increasing, suggesting investor confidence in India's economic potential and its role in diversifying global supply chains away from China. While some Indian critics highlight the departure of high-net-worth individuals and civic issues, data indicates a decrease in HNI departures, and the country's robust growth rate is supported by international business leaders.