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Business Standard
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Adani fastest-growing Indian brand in 2025; value up by 82%: Report
Adani Group has recorded the highest brand value growth among Indian companies in 2025, according to the latest India 100 rankings released by Brand Finance. Adani Group's brand value surged to $6.46 billion in 2025, up from $3.55 billion in 2024 — a jump of $2.91 billion. This year's growth exceeds the group's total brand worth recorded in 2023. This sharp rise has propelled the group from 16th place to 13th, showcasing its growing strength among India's leading names. "Adani Group emerged as the fastest-growing Indian brand ranked this year, with its brand value up by 82 per cent. The group's growth is attributed to aggressive and integrated infrastructure focus, the surge in green energy ambitions, and increased brand equity across key stakeholders," according to the Brand Finance report. Methodology behind the rankings Brand Finance, a London-based consultancy, assesses brand value using a combination of factors: Brand Strength Index (based on customer perception and behaviour), Brand Impact (seen through royalty rates), and Forecast Revenues (which estimates the brand's financial contribution in future). The total value of the top 100 Indian brands now stands at $236.5 billion, according to the 2025 report. Tata tops the chart again Tata Group retains its number one spot as India's most valuable brand, with its value rising by 10 per cent to $31.6 billion. "This historic milestone underscores India's expanding economic clout and the Tata Group's multi-sector dominance, with strategic investments in electronics, EVs, semiconductors, AI, and renewables," added the report. Strong showings from Infosys, HDFC, LIC In second place, Infosys recorded a 15 per cent increase in brand value to $16.3 billion, staying ahead in the IT services sector. HDFC Group, now at number three, rose 37 per cent to $14.2 billion, boosted by its merger with HDFC Ltd and its growing influence in financial services. Fourth on the list, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) saw its brand value grow by 35 per cent to $13.6 billion, showing strong public trust and market presence. Other big movers in Top 10 * HCLTech moved up to eighth place with a 17 per cent rise to $8.9 billion * Larsen & Toubro stayed steady in ninth place, with a 3 per cent rise to $7.4 billion, reflecting gains from its ventures into renewables and semiconductors * Mahindra Group, at tenth, increased its value by 9 per cent to $7.2 billion, supported by innovation in engineering and technology Taj leads in brand strength Taj Hotels retained its title as India's strongest brand for the fourth straight year, thanks to its premium service and expansion overseas. It was followed by Asian Paints, maintaining its status as the top global brand in the paints and coatings category. Meanwhile, Amul took the third position for brand strength. Positive outlook for Indian brands With India's gross domestic product forecast to grow between 6 per cent and 7 per cent for FY2025–26, supported by strong local demand, investment in infrastructure, and private-public partnerships, Indian brands are expected to stay resilient amid global challenges.


India.com
26-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Noel Tata makes Ratan Tata proud! Tata Group becomes first Indian brand over Rs 2571000315000, Gautam Adani, Narayana Murthy's Infosys are…
Noel Tata and Ratan Tata (File) The Tata Group has become India's most valuable brand as a brand value increase by 10 percent. It is the first Indian brand which has crossed the $30 billion threshold, according to the latest India 100 report by Brand Finance which is a brand valuation consultancy firm. The total brand value of the India 100 rankings is around $236.5 billion. India's GDP growth projected between 6-7 percent for FY26 with help of capex, domestic demand, and public-private partnerships. Many leading Indian brands will leverage this opportunity according to the report. Zomato, Infosys Ranking In List Zomato is rebranded as Eternal, with a brand value of $1 billion and its first time it will become part of the Brand Finance India 100 2025 rankings at 39th position. India's top 10 most valuable brands saw a double-digit growth in value. Infosys became the second most valuable brand as value increased by 15 percent to $16.3 billion. The HDFC Group is third in the ranking as its brand value rose 37 percent to $14.2 billion. At the fourth place, LIC's brand value went up 35 percent to $13.6 billion followed by HCLTech with a brand value of $8.9 billion, up 17 percent. Larsen & Toubro Group's brand value increased by 3 percent to $7.4 billion. It became the ninth most valuable Indian brand. On the top 10, Mahindra Group with a brand value of $7.2 billion went up by 9 percent due to tech and engineering innovation. Adani Group Ranking The Adani Group became the fastest-growing Indian brand with its brand value up by 82 percent. The group's growth is due to infrastructure focus and surge in green energy ambitions.


India.com
25-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
LIC Ranks 4th In Top 10 List Of Most Valuable Indian Brands For 2025
Mumbai: The government-owned insurance giant Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) ranked 4th among the 10 most valuable brands in India, according to the Brand Finance India 100 report for 2025. The report notes that LIC's 2025 brand value stood at $13.6 billion, up 35.1 per cent from its 2024 brand value of $10.07 billion. LIC reigns supreme among the top brands ranked in the Indian insurance sector. The public sector giant claimed the position of the world's third strongest insurance brand, ranked by Brand Finance's 2025 Global Insurance 100 report, achieving a BSI score of 87.9/100. Based on Brand Finance's market research data, LIC is perceived as a brand with high familiarity and appeal in its home market, alongside its sustained AAA brand strength rating. Back in the list of top 10 firms by market capitalisation, LIC stands at the 8th spot with a market capitalisation of Rs 5.98 lakh crore, backed by a 38 per cent year-on-year growth in its Q4FY25 consolidated net profit at Rs 19,039 crore compared with Rs 13,782 crore in the year-ago period. The state insurer announced a final dividend of Rs 12 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31. The India 100 2025 by brand value list is based on an assessment of over 200 Indian brands, spanning many sectors, including IT services, hospitality, automotive, pharma, tyres, and retail. The methodology takes into account the latest available audited financials of companies. LIC reported a 13.79 per cent year-on-year increase in group premium for May this year. For the first two months of the financial year 2025-2026, group premium grew 13.66 per cent, according to data compiled by the Life Insurance Council. In May 2025, LIC collected Rs 14,374.87 crore in group premiums, up from Rs 12,632.26 crore in May 2024. The overall new business premium grew 10.27 per cent from Rs 16,690.39 crore in May 2024 to Rs 18,405.04 crore in May this year. The overall life insurance industry garnered Rs 30,463.20 crore, marking a 12.68 per cent rise over Rs 27,034.14 crore collected in the same month last year.