It’s Wednesday, January 21, 2026, and Davos is currently the center of a very expensive, very high-stakes storm.1 While the billionaires are sipping their coffee, the “T-Rex” of diplomacy—Donald Trump—is landing for a showdown that has everyone on edge. Or nothing.
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The thing is, Trump’s flight was delayed because Air Force One had a minor electrical issue and had to turn back to Washington late last night.2 But he’s switched planes and is en route for a 2:30 PM (Davos time) speech.3 Let’s be real—the “Greenland” obsession is the only thing the European leaders are talking about in the hallways. Those too.
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The Davos “Ground” Report: Day 2 Highlights
It’s an ongoing situation where the old world order is basically being rewritten in real-time. Here’s the field notes:
The Greenland Standoff: Trump is pushing to “acquire” Greenland from Denmark for mineral security.4 The thing is, European leaders like Macron and von der Leyen have closed ranks, calling it “unacceptable.”5 Canada’s Mark Carney even said the world is in a “rupture.”6
The “Mother of All Deals”: While Trump threatens tariffs, the EU and India are about to hug it out.7 Ursula von der Leyen announced that the India-EU Free Trade Agreement is basically a done deal, covering a market of 2 billion people.8
The $25 Billion AI Hub: In a massive win for India, AM Group signed an MoU with Uttar Pradesh to build a 1 GW AI Compute Hub in Greater Noida.9 We’re talking 500,000 high-end chips.10 Or nothing.
Beauty-Tech in Hyderabad: L’Oréal is dropping ₹3,500 crore to build its first global tech hub in Hyderabad.11 2,000 jobs for AI specialists. The thing is, CM Revanth Reddy is even proposing a “Mini-Davos” in Hyderabad every July. Those too.
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Davos 2026: The “Big Money” Tracker
| Investor | Project / Focus | The “Ground” Reality |
| Adani Group | ₹6 Lakh Crore Blueprint | Huge focus on Assam (Aviation) and Maharashtra (Data Centers). |
| Gates & OpenAI | Horizon1000 | $50 million to bring AI health tools to 1,000 clinics in Africa. |
| AM Group | Green AI Hub (UP) | 1 GW capacity powered by 24/7 carbon-free energy. |
| RMZ Group12 | Andhra Pradesh Infra13 | Developing mixed-use and industrial digital infra.14 |
And Here’s the Kicker…
The thing is, it’s not just about the numbers; it’s about the power shift. While the US and Europe are fighting over a frozen island, India is vacuuming up all the tech and energy investment. Or nothing. Gautam Adani is at the WEF pitching a shift from “standalone assets” to “integrated tech platforms.”15 Let’s be real—the scale of the ₹6 lakh crore plan for aviation and clean energy is enough to make even the Swiss bankers blink.
One side comment—the Gates-OpenAI partnership is starting its AI health pilot in Rwanda.16 The thing is, Bill Gates thinks AI can solve the shortage of 6 million health workers in sub-Saharan Africa. It’s an ongoing situation where the “elite” are finally talking about practical tech for the Global South. Those too.
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