The Tata Group is once again leading Indian companies’ ascent on the international scene. According to Brand Finance’s 2025 Global 500 report, the company’s brand worth increased by 10% to $31.6 billion, making it the first Indian brand to reach the $30 billion mark. This comes after it was named India’s most valuable brand for the fifteenth year in a row last year, with a $28.6 billion valuation.
According to the survey unveiled at Davos on Tuesday, the Group maintains its AAA-brand strength rating while ranking 60th in the global top 100.
With a 36% rise to $13.3 billion, the highest of all Indian brands in the worldwide ranking, LIC became the fastest-growing Indian brand. Its strategic portfolio diversification in the health insurance industry has strengthened the company’s market position and customer trust. With a valuation of $16.3 billion (up 15%) and the fastest five-year compound annual growth rate (18%) among its competitors, Infosys (ranked 132nd) also made an impression, maintaining its position as the third-most valuable IT services brand in the world.
With HDFC ($14.2 billion), SBI ($9.6 billion), and ICICI ($6.4 billion) joining the rankings, India’s banking industry made a spectacular international debut, demonstrating the expanding power of Indian financial institutions.
With a $7.7 billion brand value, Airtel has maintained its dominant position and shown tenacity in the fiercely competitive telecom industry. Reliance Group increased 17% to $9.8 billion, while Jio Group made its debut on the list with a valuation of $6.5 billion.
The research claims that this year’s rankings demonstrate India’s ongoing ascent as a center of innovation and resiliency, with its brands pushing the envelope in consumer products, technology, and finance.
The net economic gain a brand owner could receive by licensing their brand on the open market is what the research describes as brand value. The brand’s success on intangible measures in comparison to its rivals is how it assesses brand strength.
