Tata Group retains top spot as India's most valuable brand: Report

Tata Group has once again emerged as India’s most valuable brand, with a brand value pegged at USD 31.6 billion, according to the latest India 100 rankings released by Brand Finance. The group continues to hold a substantial lead over its peers, with its valuation nearly doubling that of second-ranked Infosys, which stands at USD 16.3 billion.

The total brand value of the India 100 rankings now stands at USD 236.5 billion. This comes at a time when India’s economy is projected to grow between 6% and 7% in FY2025–2026, backed by continued capital expenditure, strong domestic consumption, and growing collaboration between public and private sectors.

The technology and financial services sectors dominate the upper echelons of the list. Following Tata and Infosys is HDFC Group in third place, with a brand value of USD 14.2 billion. Close behind is LIC Group at USD 13.6 billion, reflecting the enduring influence of financial institutions in the Indian brand landscape. Reliance Group (USD 9.8 billion) and SBI Group (USD 9.6 billion) occupy the fifth and sixth positions, respectively.

HCLTech (USD 8.9 billion), Airtel (USD 7.7 billion), Larsen & Toubro (USD 7.4 billion), and Mahindra Group (USD 7.2 billion) round out the top ten most valuable Indian brands. 

While brand value captures economic scale, Brand Finance also evaluates brand strength, a metric based on factors such as customer loyalty, marketing investments, and stakeholder equity. In this category, Taj remains the strongest Indian brand with a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 92.2 out of 100. Asian Paints follows closely with a score of 92.0, and dairy cooperative Amul ranks third with 91.2.

Hero MotoCorp (91.0) and Tanishq (90.0) take the fourth and fifth spots, highlighting the sustained consumer trust enjoyed by mobility and lifestyle brands. Maruti Suzuki (89.1), Royal Enfield (88.7), LIC Group (87.6), IndiGo (87.6), and HDFC Group (86.4) also feature in the top ten for brand strength.

Notably, while Tata and Infosys lead in valuation, they do not appear among the top ten in strength, indicating a separation between financial performance and consumer perception.

This year’s rankings also spotlight notable new entrants and sectoral shifts. Zomato made its debut in the top 100 with a brand value of USD 1 billion, ranking 39th overall. The food delivery company’s entry signals the increasing mainstream relevance of digital-first brands in India’s consumer economy.

Meanwhile, Birla Opus, a new venture by the Aditya Birla Group, has been identified as a disruptive force in the decorative paints segment, although its brand valuation has not yet reached the top-tier thresholds.