Adani Group Achieves Remarkable Growth as India's Fastest-Rising Brand
Adani Group's Impressive Brand Value Surge
The Adani Group has been recognized as the fastest-growing brand in India this year, with a staggering 82% increase in its brand value, now standing at USD 6.5 billion. This remarkable growth is highlighted in the annual Brand Finance report, which credits the group's success to its robust focus on infrastructure, ambitious green energy initiatives, and enhanced brand equity among key stakeholders.
In the latest rankings for 2025, the Adani Group climbed from 16th place in 2024 to 13th, showcasing its strong financial performance across essential sectors such as infrastructure, energy, ports, logistics, and renewables. The report emphasizes that the group's record earnings are largely driven by its core infrastructure sectors, including ports, logistics, power transmission, and green energy.
The Brand Finance India 100 report indicates that leading Indian brands are maintaining their strong market positions while experiencing significant increases in brand value. Tata Group remains the most valuable brand in India, with a 10% rise in brand value to USD 31.6 billion, becoming the first Indian brand to surpass the USD 30 billion mark.
Infosys, ranked as the second most valuable brand, saw a 15% increase in its brand value to USD 16.3 billion, continuing to dominate the IT services sector. HDFC Group, now third, reported a 37% growth to USD 14.2 billion, solidifying its status as a financial services leader following its merger with HDFC Ltd. LIC, in fourth place, also showed impressive growth with a 35% increase to USD 13.6 billion, while HCLTech climbed to eighth place with a 17% rise to USD 8.9 billion.
Larsen & Toubro secured the ninth position with a 3% increase to USD 7.4 billion, driven by its advancements in high-tech manufacturing and renewable energy. Mahindra Group rounded out the top ten with a 9% growth, reaching a brand value of USD 7.2 billion, supported by technological and engineering innovations.
Founded in 1996, Brand Finance aims to connect marketing with finance, helping organizations understand the financial impact of their brands. Ajimon Francis, Managing Director of Brand Finance India, noted that 'Made in India' is now a term embraced on the global stage, with traditional leaders like Tata and Infosys being joined by ambitious brands such as L&T, Persistent Systems, and Adani, which are increasingly recognized in global rankings. The total brand value of the top 100 Indian brands is estimated at USD 236.5 billion for 2025.
