Tata Group has been ranked India’s most valuable brand in 2025 with a $31.6 billion valuation, while Adani Group emerged as the fastest-growing brand with 82% growth. Infosys, HDFC, and LIC also featured in the top rankings, reflecting India’s rising brand power.
Tata Group Again Top in the List
The Tata Group has once again proven its dominance in the Indian business landscape by topping the list of the country’s most valuable brands, according to the Brand Finance India 100 – 2025 report. With a brand value of $31.6 billion, Tata becomes the first Indian brand to cross the $30 billion mark, reflecting a steady 10% growth from last year. The British brand valuation firm, Brand Finance, which published the report, also highlighted Adani Group as the fastest-growing brand in India. Adani’s brand value surged by an impressive 82%, rising from $3.55 billion in 2024 to $6.46 billion in 2025. This remarkable growth has moved Adani Group to the 13th position, up from 16th last year.
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Tata Group Maintains Strong Lead
The Tata Group’s continued lead is credited to its presence across diverse industries including electric vehicles, semiconductors, electronics, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy. Even amid global uncertainty, the company’s strategic investments and business strength helped it retain its brand value edge. Noel Tata’s leadership is also seen as a key factor behind the brand’s consistent growth and reputation. Despite challenges like the Air India AI-171 crash incident, which had drawn significant public attention, the Tata brand maintained its top position.
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Adani Group’s Record-Breaking Surge
The Adani Group has shown exceptional performance in brand growth, thanks to its aggressive push in infrastructure, energy, and logistics. Its rapid expansion, resilience, and focus on nation-building sectors played a crucial role in making it India’s fastest-growing brand this year.
Top 15 Most Valuable Indian Brands (2025)
| Rank | Brand Name | Brand Value (USD Billion) | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tata Group | 31.6 | 10% |
| 2 | Infosys | 16.3 | 15% |
| 3 | HDFC Group | 14.2 | 37% |
| 4 | LIC | 13.6 | 35% |
| 5 | HCLTech | 8.9 | 17% |
| 6 | State Bank of India (SBI) | 8.7 | — |
| 7 | ICICI Bank | 8.0 | — |
| 8 | Larsen & Toubro | 7.4 | 3% |
| 9 | Mahindra Group | 7.2 | — |
| 10 | Adani Group | 6.46 | 82% |
| 11 | Bharti Airtel | 5.9 | — |
| 12 | Axis Bank | 5.1 | — |
| 13 | Reliance Group | 5.0 | — |
| 14 | Maruti Suzuki | 4.6 | — |
| 15 | Asian Paints | 4.2 | — |
Infosys secured the second spot with a brand value of $16.3 billion, rising 15% due to its strong global position in the IT services sector. HDFC Group ranked third with a brand value of $14.2 billion, backed by solid growth in banking and financial services. LIC, India’s leading public sector insurance company, came in fourth with a brand value of $13.6 billion, showing a 35% year-on-year rise.
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India’s Strongest Brands
While Tata leads in value, Taj Hotels retained the title of India’s strongest brand for the fourth consecutive year. Asian Paints and Amul followed in second and third positions, respectively, in terms of brand strength.
Zomato Rebrands as Eternal
A surprising highlight from the report was food delivery platform Zomato’s rebranding to “Eternal.” The company made its debut in the top 50 list with a brand value of $1 billion, ranked at 39th. This reflects the rising strength of new-age, digital-first companies in India.
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India’s Brand Power on the Rise
The combined brand value of India’s top 100 companies has now reached $236.5 billion. This growth has been driven by continued capital investment, rising domestic demand, and strong public-private partnerships. The report also emphasized that India’s stable economic outlook, with a projected GDP growth of 6–7%, offers a favorable environment for brand value growth. According to Brand Finance, the rankings are based on multiple parameters including brand strength, customer perception, and future earnings potential. The findings reflect India’s increasing competitiveness on the global stage.
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