Tata Group maintained its position as India’s most valuable brand for the 18th consecutive year. It further increased its growth through investments in electronics, semiconductors, digital infrastructure and electric mobility. Adani Group entered the top 10 for the first time, while Suzlon Energy emerged as the fastest growing Indian brand. According to Brand Finance’s ‘India 100 2026’ report, the total brand value of India’s 100 most valuable brands increased by 7 percent year-on-year to $252.8 billion. This is a sign of the strength of corporate India despite the uncertain global economy.
Azimon Francis, Managing Director, Brand Finance India, said the continued growth of India’s most valuable brands reflects that the country is evolving into one of the most dynamic business environments in the world, fueled by strong domestic demand and brand strength. The brand value of nine out of the top 10 companies increased, due to continuous investment in digital transformation, manufacturing, infrastructure, financial inclusion and innovation.
Top 10 companies of the country according to brand value
- The brand value of Tata Group increased by 6 percent to $ 33.6 billion. It was helped by its expansion in electronics, data infrastructure and digital platforms, as well as its presence in electric mobility, semiconductor, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing.
- Infosys maintained the second position for the fifth consecutive year. Due to demand for AI, cloud and digital transformation services, its brand value stood at $ 16.4 billion.
- Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India stood at third position. Its brand value increased by 12 per cent to $15.3 billion, contributed by its large rural distribution network and agent base.
- HDFC Group remained in fourth place, although its brand value declined by 2% to $13.9 billion.
- Reliance Group (RIL) remained in the top five with a value of $ 10.8 billion with an increase of 11%. Its growth occurred in retail, telecom, digital services and energy sectors.
- The country’s largest government banking group SBI stood at sixth position with a brand value of $9.8 billion with a growth of 2%.
- After that, HCLTech was named among the biggest tech companies of the country. Whose brand value has been seen at 9 billion dollars.
- Adani Group showed the biggest growth among top brands. Due to expansion in sectors like infrastructure, energy, logistics, airports and renewable energy, its brand value increased by 31% to $ 8.5 billion and it reached the eighth position in the top 10 for the first time.
- The brand value of the country’s largest infra company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) increased by 12% to $ 8.3 billion and stood at ninth position.
- Whereas Airtel, which is included in the country’s largest telecom group, was seen at 10th place. Whose brand value increased by 6% to 8.1 billion dollars and it joined the top 10.
Suzlon and Taj Hotels
Outside the top 10, Suzlon Energy emerged as India’s fastest growing brand. Its brand value increased by 114 per cent to $418 million due to operational improvements, strong order book and growing momentum in India’s renewable energy sector.
Among the strongest brands, Taj Hotels retained the top position for the fifth consecutive year. Its Brand Strength Index (BSI) score was 93.5/100 and rating was AAA+. It was followed by Zomato, whose brand value increased by 37% to $1.4 billion, and Amul, whose brand value increased by 22% to $5 billion.
Among sector-specific performers, TCS remained India’s most valuable IT services brand and the world’s second most valuable IT services brand for the fifth consecutive year with a brand value of $21.2 billion.
Other fast-growing brands include Adani Power, whose brand value increased 152 percent to $1.8 billion. The brand value of Yes Bank increased by 79 percent to Rs 458 million. The brand value of JSW Group increased by 55 percent to Rs 2.3 billion. MRF’s brand value increased by 24 percent to $863 million. The brand value of engineering company Jetwork increased by 19 percent to Rs 513 million.
