Brand Bharat rises: Tata, Infosys, Adani lead India’s top brands as global influence surges

India’s leading brands are driving a major shift in global perception and value, with the latest India 100 2025 report by Brand Finance revealing that the country’s top 100 brands are now collectively worth USD236.5 billion.

Tata Group has become the first Indian brand to surpass USD30 billion in brand value, reaching USD31.6 billion and reinforcing its status as India’s most valuable brand. Tata’s success is attributed to its investments in EVs, semiconductors, AI, renewables, and electronics.

Adani Group, meanwhile, recorded the fastest growth among Indian brands — an 82% surge in brand value — due to its infrastructure push and rising green energy influence.

Among other top performers:

• Infosys rose 15% to USD16.3 billion, holding its spot as India’s second most valuable brand and a leader in IT Services.
• HDFC Group grew 37% to USD14.2 billion after its merger with HDFC Ltd.
• LIC posted a 35% rise to USD13.6 billion.
• Mahindra Group and L&T retained strong rankings, while HCLTech and Asian Paints showed steady growth.
• Zomato made its debut in the top 50, ranked 39th with a USD1 billion valuation.

In terms of brand strength, Taj Hotels retained its crown as India’s strongest brand with a Brand Strength Index (BSI) of 92.2/100 and a rare AAA+ rating. Asian Paints and Amul followed closely with similar scores.

Brand Finance also highlighted India’s sustainability impact:

• Tata Group holds the highest Sustainability Perceptions Value (USD4.3 billion).
• Infosys leads in sustainability performance relative to perception, with a positive gap of USD115 million.

Other standout entries:

• Persistent Systems posted the highest IT Services brand value growth (33%).
• Birlasoft entered the IT rankings at 16th in its sector.
• HMEL and Zetwerk climbed the ranks, underlining India’s strength in next-gen energy and ESDM sectors.
• Birla Opus emerged as a disruptive force in the decorative paints market.

Ajimon Francis, MD of Brand Finance India, commented:

“India is embracing the ‘Create in India’ call with renewed energy. Our brands are not just keeping up — they are setting global benchmarks in sectors from financial services to hospitality.”

With a solid GDP forecast of 6–7% and ongoing investments in digital and manufacturing infrastructure, India’s top brands are positioned to become global powerhouses, even amidst geopolitical uncertainty.