Ranks & Reports

India Ranks Fourth in Global Military Spending in 2023

India has emerged as the fourth largest military spender globally in 2023, allocating $83.6 billion for defense, following the United States, China, and Russia. This significant investment underscores India's commitment to enhancing its defense capabilities, particularly along the China border...

Plastic Overshoot Day Report: India’s Role in Global Plastic Mismanagement

India ranks among the top twelve countries responsible for 60% of the world's mismanaged plastic waste, as highlighted in the recent Plastic Overshoot Day report by Switzerland's EA Earth Action. Despite having the lowest per capita plastic waste production globally,...

JNU Tops QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024: A Landmark Achievement for India

In a momentous achievement, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has secured the top position in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, reaffirming its status as India's premier academic institution. This remarkable feat not only underscores JNU's commitment to academic...

Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2024: Unveiling the State of Global Startup Ecosystem

In 2024, the global unicorn landscape witnessed significant developments and challenges, as outlined in the Hurun Global Unicorn Index. While the United States maintained its lead with 703 unicorns and China followed with 340, India ranked third with 67 unicorns....

UPI Transactions Surge by 56% in India: Worldline Report

In the second half of 2023, UPI transactions in India witnessed a remarkable surge of 56% year-on-year, outpacing the modest growth of 6% in card transactions, according to a report by payment service provider Worldline. The report reveals that the...

ILO Report Highlights Grim Employment Scenario in India

The International Labour Organization (ILO) in collaboration with the Institute of Human Development (IHD) has released the 'India Employment Report 2024,' shedding light on the challenges faced by the Indian job market as the financial year comes to a close....

Hurun Research Institute Report: Mumbai Surpasses Beijing as Asia’s Billionaire Capital

In a landmark shift, Mumbai has overtaken Beijing as Asia's billionaire capital, according to the latest report from the Shanghai-based Hurun Research Institute. This monumental achievement reflects Mumbai's burgeoning economic landscape and underscores India's rising prominence in global wealth distribution....

Global Trade Overview 2023 and 2024 Outlook: UNCTAD Report

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released its Global Trade Update report, outlining the state of global trade in 2023 and projections for 2024. Despite a 3% dip in global trade to $31 trillion in 2023,...

WMO Report Highlights Record-breaking Climate Change Indicators in 2023

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released its State of the Global Climate 2023 report, revealing unprecedented levels of climate change indicators. These indicators underscore the urgent need for global action to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Greenhouse Gas Levels...

India’s Ranking on the DHL Connectedness Index

India's position on the DHL Global Connectedness Index has seen a notable rise, reflecting its burgeoning role in the global economy. From ranking 67th in 2022, India has advanced to the 62nd position in 2023, underscoring its increasing significance in...