Ranks & Reports

China, Australia, and India Lead in Forest Area Gains: FAO Report

In a recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), India has made significant strides in increasing its forest area, gaining 266,000 hectares annually from 2010 to 2020. This achievement places India third among the top ten countries in...

India’s Population to Peak at 1.7 Billion by 2060s Before Declining: UN Report

India's population is projected to peak at 1.7 billion in the early 2060s before declining by 12%, as predicted by the United Nations' World Population Prospects 2024 report. Despite the decline, India will remain the world's most populous country throughout...

India Ranks Fifth in GenAI Innovations, China Leads

India ranks fifth in Generative AI (GenAI) innovations, trailing behind China, the US, Republic of Korea, and Japan. Despite India's position, the country has shown the highest annual growth rate in GenAI patent publications, with significant potential for economic impact....

Tata Group is India’s Most Valuable Brand: Report

Tata Group has maintained its position as India’s most valuable brand with a value of US$ 28.6 billion, marking a 9% increase from last year. Infosys ranks second, and HDFC Group has surged to third place following its merger with...

India Ranks Third in Global Domestic Airline Market

India has achieved significant milestones in its domestic aviation sector over the past decade, emerging as the world's third-largest market for domestic airlines by April 2024. This marks a remarkable ascent from its fifth position ten years ago, driven by...

India’s Environment Performance in 2024

India's latest ranking in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) for 2024 places it at 176th out of 180 countries, reflecting slight improvement from previous years but still positioning it among the world's lowest performers. The index, prepared by Yale and...

Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index: Delhi Leads Indian Rankings

In the latest Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index, Delhi emerges as the highest-ranked Indian city, securing the 350th position among the world's 1000 largest cities. However, no Indian city managed to break into the top 300. The index, encompassing cities...

Karnataka and Gujarat Lead India’s Clean Energy Transition: Report

A recent report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Ember evaluates the progress of India's clean electricity transition at the state level. While Karnataka and Gujarat maintain strong performances, states like Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal,...

Passport Affordability Rankings: Indian Passport Second Cheapest, UAE Tops

A recent study conducted by Australian firm Compare the Market AU has revealed intriguing insights into global passport affordability and accessibility. According to the study, the Indian passport ranks as the second cheapest worldwide, with the UAE passport claiming the...

UNFPA Report Highlights on India’s Population

In its recent report titled "Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope," the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) sheds light on India's demographic landscape. With a current estimated population of 1.44 billion, India maintains its status as the most populous country globally....