
- The report ranked HDFC Bank as India’s most valuable brand (USD 44.99 bn), replacing TCS (USD 44.23 bn).
- Airtel, Infosys, and ICICI Bank completed the top five positions. Zomato emerged as the fastest‑growing brand for the second year, with 69% YoY growth (USD 6 bn).
- The combined value of the Top 100 brands is ~USD 524 bn, contributing about 13% of India’s GDP.
- It highlights strong growth in banking, telecom, IT services, and digital platforms.
- HDFC Bank’s brand value has risen 377% since 2014, showing the resilience of financial services.
Question:
Q.1 Which brand is ranked as India’s most valuable brand in the Kantar BrandZ 2025 list?a) Tata Consultancy Services
b) HDFC Bank
c) Airtel
d) Reliance Jio
Answer: b) HDFC Bank topped the 2025 ranking with a value of USD 44.99 billion.