New Delhi: The combined brand value of India’s top 100 companies has reached $236.5 billion, Brand Finance reported. The world’s leading brand valuation consultancy in its latest India 100 2025 report mentioned that the brand value is a reflection of the gains made by the firms across sectors including infrastructure, technology, finance, and hospitality.

In its report Brand Finance stated that India’s GDP growth is expected to grow between 6 per cent and 7 per cent for 2025–26 as it would be fuelled by “sustained capex, strong domestic demand, and public-private partnerships, leading Indian brands are well-positioned to capitalise on opportunities, even as they navigate global volatility”.

Brand Finance has placed Tata Group at the top position as India’s most valuable brand as its brand value surged 10 per cent to $31.6 billion. The conglomerate yet again crossed the $30 billion threshold.

Infosys, India’s one of leading IT sector companies, was placed at the second spot. The company’s brand value went up 15% to USD 16.3 billion.

HDFC Group, with a brand value up 37% to USD 14.2 billionsecured the third rankings.

The world’s leading brand valuation consultancy placed Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) at the fourth place as its brand value increased 35 per cent to USD 13.6 billion.

HCLTech’s brand value increased 17 per cent to USD 8.9 billion.

Larsen & Toubro Group secured the 9th spot as its brand value was up 3 per cent to USD 7.4 billion. Meanwhile, Mahindra Group’s brand value went up 9 per cent to USD 7.2 billion, according to the report.

Brand Finance described Adani Group as the ‘fastest-growing Indian brand’ ranked this year. The Gautam Adani-led conglomerate’s brand value increased by 82 per cent.

Meanwhile, Taj Hotels retained the title as India’s strongest brand ranked with AAA+ rating and 92.2/100 BSI score. Zomato debuted among India’s top 50 most valuable brands ranked.