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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Top 10 startup cities in 2025: Indian city secures #10th rank, two more in global top 20
10 Best Startup Cities in the World (2025): The latest report from Startup Blink reveals that, despite a strong global startup economy, the overall growth rate has declined to just under 21%. San Francisco continues to lead the rankings with an annual ecosystem growth of 19.9% for 2025, followed by New York and London. Although San Francisco retains its lead over New York, the gap between the two has slightly narrowed from 2.8× to 2.7× New York's score, with London standing out with a growth rate of nearly 30%, the highest among the three cities. The report further highlighted Asia-Pacific's rapid growth by 27.4%, with the region's cities like Beijing, driven by a growth rate of over 25%, overtaking Boston to rank 5th. Singapore City has also made significant strides, moving from 22nd to 12th place in 2025, driven by an impressive growth rate exceeding 50%, placing it closer to entering the top 10. In a notable mention, Seoul, the capital of South Korea, has entered the global top 20 for the first time, securing the 20th position after achieving over 30% growth for three consecutive years. As global investors seek diverse investment opportunities, cities worldwide are competing to establish themselves as prominent hubs for startups; listed below are the world's top 10 startup cities in 2025. Source: StartupBlink – Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 India has reversed the positive momentum it experienced last year, falling to 22nd place worldwide in 2025. This marks one of the steepest declines among the global top 25. Despite this, the country has six cities ranked in the global top 100 and stands out as one of only three countries, along with the United States and China, having three cities in the top 20. Recording a growth of 13.8%, the lowest among the top 10, Bangalore rounds up the top 10, trailing behind Paris and Tel Aviv in 2025; New Delhi follows next at 11th with +15.5% growth. In 2025, Mumbai is ranked 18th globally, rising two positions with a growth rate exceeding 30%, which is the highest among India's major cities. In contrast, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai each experience growth of less than 14%. As a result, they drop 5, 3, and 7 places, respectively, in the rankings, making them the slowest-growing Indian cities in the top 100. Source: StartupBlink – Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager - Content at The Indian Express. She is responsible for crafting compelling narratives, uncovering the latest news and developments, and driving engaging content based on data and trends to boost website traffic and audience engagement. One can connect with her on LinkedIn or by mail at ... Read More
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Climate Change Performance Index: Top and bottom 10 countries in 2025 — where does India rank?
Climate Change Performance Index 2025: Climate change is real! Despite being the central topic of debate for decades, climate change continues to accelerate, global temperature continues to inch towards 'tipping points', and greenhouse gas concentrations rise at unprecedented levels. Out of 64 countries responsible for over 90% of global GHG emissions, only 22 are making progress in the Climate Change Performance Index 2025, while 42 are falling behind. This year, the top three positions remain vacant, with no single country ranking 'very high' on all parameters for climate change mitigation in 2025. Denmark has retained its rank as the top country (#4) in the CCPI Index 2025, earning a very high rating in the renewable energy category, a high rating in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate policy, and a medium rating in energy use. Notably, G20 countries account for over 75% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, with 14 of their countries receiving a low or very low CCPI score; however, India and the United Kingdom are two G20 countries on track with low GHG emissions per capita. Contrastingly, countries like China, the United States of America (USA), Canada, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and more have been ranked very low. Source: Climate Change Performance Index 2025 Note: None of the countries earned positions one through three. No country is doing enough to mitigate hazardous climate change. Slipping down to two positions, India ranks tenth in the 2025 CCPI, remaining among the top achievers. India ranks high in the GHG emissions and energy use categories, medium in climate policy, and low in renewable energy. India has made significant progress in renewable energy policy, particularly through large-scale solar power plants and the implementation of the Rooftop Solar Scheme. Despite these encouraging achievements, India remains largely dependent on coal, and experts believe its phase-out is moving too slowly. Source: Climate Change Performance Index 2025 Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager - Content at The Indian Express. She is responsible for crafting compelling narratives, uncovering the latest news and developments, and driving engaging content based on data and trends to boost website traffic and audience engagement. One can connect with her on LinkedIn or by mail at ... Read More
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Top 10 countries with the most billion-dollar companies in 2025: India makes the list
Countries with the most billion-dollar companies in 2025: The global financial markets are increasingly dominated by a select few countries that host a larger number of billion-dollar companies—publicly listed firms with a market capitalisation of at least $1 billion. The United States is home to some of the largest organisations in terms of both revenue and market capitalisation, with it alone having 1,873 billion-dollar firms worth $1 billion, and a combined market cap of $57.115 trillion, according to Best Brokers' recent research. It is greater than the expected size of the United States' economy in 2025, which is the world's largest, with a nominal GDP of $30.3 trillion. The remaining 1,400 billion-dollar companies, out of 5,522 public companies in total, are concentrated within Japan, India, and China, reflecting the growing share of Asian economies, as they witness strong economic growth, rising incomes, and greater investment. Meanwhile, the Middle East accounts for 5.6% of the world's large firms, with Saudi Arabia having the most billion-dollar firms in the region, with 98, followed by Israel and the UAE, which have 70 and 62, respectively. On a side note, countries like Monaco, Singapore, Bahrain, Luxembourg, and more, despite being relatively smaller in size, have a high concentration of large-cap companies, which makes them attractive investment hubs with competitive economies. Source: BestBrokers and CompaniesMarketCap Trailing behind only the United States and Japan in terms of the total number of billion-dollar companies, India ranks third globally in 2025, with 348 companies crossing the billion-dollar valuation market, collectively holding a market capitalisation of $3.75 trillion. India's stock market has risen to prominence within the global financial landscape, with the National Stock Exchange (NSE), ranking as the fifth-largest exchange worldwide by market cap. Meanwhile, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), one of the oldest stock exchanges in Asia, achieved a significant milestone by reaching a market capitalisation of $5 trillion for all its listed companies last year. To determine which countries have the most billion-dollar companies per capita, the report first examined publicly traded companies on the company and stock tracking website CompaniesMarketCap. It further chose those with a market value, often known as market capitalisation (or market cap), of at least one billion US dollars, yielding a total of 5,522 companies from 74 nations and territories. Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager - Content at The Indian Express. She is responsible for crafting compelling narratives, uncovering the latest news and developments, and driving engaging content based on data and trends to boost website traffic and audience engagement. One can connect with her on LinkedIn or by mail at ... Read More
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Where to travel this summer: Top 10 trending global destinations in 2025
Top 10 trending global destinations in 2025: Summer 2025 is here, and travellers globally are keen to explore new destinations! As global tourism rebounds – reaching 99 per cent of pre-pandemic levels – many destinations have now surpassed their 2019 figures, with around 1.4 billion international tourists recorded worldwide last year. Leading the travel surge is the Asia-Pacific region, which dominates the charts with eight of the world's top 15 trending summer destinations, according to the latest Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) report. Japan takes the spotlight this year, with Tokyo rising to the #1 spot, up from second last year, and Osaka following closely at #2. The spike in tourism is largely attributed to Japan's long-term currency depreciation, making it a more affordable destination for international travellers this summer. Vietnam's beachside city Nha Trang has made a surprise debut at #11, drawing attention for its coastal charm and buzzing nightlife. Meanwhile, Iceland's capital Reykjavik, famed for the Northern Lights, has emerged at #12 as an unexpected favourite. The MEI used flight booking data from Official Airline Guide (OAG) through March for travel between June and September, comparing each destination's current share to its 2024 levels to highlight notable shifts in travel preferences. The top ten highest-trending destinations, or those with the greatest relative growth in travel, are listed below. Source: Mastercard Economics Institute The Chinese mainland retained its status as the largest outbound travel market worldwide, with its tourists increasingly seeking value-oriented and visa-accessible destinations such as Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore. Last year, India recorded the highest number of outbound travellers in its history, exploring diverse destinations. Abu Dhabi, Hanoi, and Bali are among the most popular destinations due to new direct flight options and a rapidly expanding middle class eager to travel, the report said. Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager - Content at The Indian Express. She is responsible for crafting compelling narratives, uncovering the latest news and developments, and driving engaging content based on data and trends to boost website traffic and audience engagement. One can connect with her on LinkedIn or by mail at ... Read More
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Top 10 Indian states/UTs with highest and lowest literacy rates: Mizoram becomes 1st ‘fully literate' state
Literacy Rates of Indian States Full List: India's literacy rate was only 14% at the time of independence, which has increased over the years as more people have received better education. Statista indicates that the country achieved an approximately 76.32 per cent literacy rate in 2022; however, data still falls short of being comprehensive, as there are significant disparities in literacy rates across different states. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Mizoram's Chief Minister Lalduhoma declared that the state has achieved 'full literacy' status, surpassing the 95% literacy rate threshold set by the Ministry of Education. Ranked as the third most literate state in India, with a 91.33% literacy rate according to the 2011 Census, Mizoram has recently achieved 98.2%, according to the government statement. Contrastingly, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar recorded the lowest literacy rates in India, standing at 72.6% and 74.3% respectively, for both urban and rural populations, according to the PLFS 2023-24 MoSPI survey. The total literacy rate of India, including all individuals (men and women), aged 7 and above, from rural and urban populations, accounts for 80.9% fn the period 2023-24. To identify potential for intellectual and educational progress, the literacy rate is a crucial indicator of a country's economic progress; according to the Office of the Registrar General of India, a person aged 7 years and above who can read and write with understanding in any language is considered literate. Data source: MoSPI PLFS 2023–24, (Men and Women, 7 years and above, Rural + Urban combined) Data source: MoSPI PLFS 2023–24, (Men and Women, 7 years and above, Rural + Urban combined) Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager - Content at The Indian Express. She is responsible for crafting compelling narratives, uncovering the latest news and developments, and driving engaging content based on data and trends to boost website traffic and audience engagement. One can connect with her on LinkedIn or by mail at ... Read More
