Indian brands hit US$ 523.5 billion valuation as HDFC Bank leads Kantar BrandZ 2025 Ranking
- IBEF
- November 20, 2025
India’s most valuable brands are now worth a combined Rs. 46,41,875 crore (US$ 523.5 billion) in 2025, equivalent to about 13% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to the Kantar BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Indian Brands report. The 2025 list posted 6% YoY growth, with 34 brands increasing in value. HDFC Bank remained India’s most valuable brand, up 18% at Rs. 3,98,926 crore (US$ 44.99 billion), reflecting its strong digital investments and consumer-centric innovation. Tata Consultancy Services Rs. 3,92,187 crore (US$ 44.23 billion), Airtel Rs. 3,64,168 crore (US$ 41.07 billion), Infosys Rs. 2,26,463 crore (US$ 25.54 billion), and ICICI Bank Rs. 1,82,926 crore (US$ 20.63 billion) rounded out the top five. Collectively, the top ten brands account for 47% of total brand value. This year saw 18 new entrants, including UltraTech Cement at No.7 with a Rs. 1,28,572 crore (US$ 14.5 billion) valuation after being added under the newly introduced Materials category. Retail brands Westside Rs. 29,261 crore (US$ 3.3 billion) and Zudio Rs. 22,168 crore (US$ 2.5 billion) also debuted.
The report highlighted the strong performance of India’s 10 fastest-growing brands, which expanded an average of 42%, driven by meaningful differentiation, innovation, and sharper consumer understanding. Zomato ranked as the fastest-growing brand for the second consecutive year, rising 10 places to No.21 with a 69% jump in value to Rs. 53,202 crore (US$ 6 billion), supported by its expansion into dine-out experiences and lifestyle services through District by Zomato. Kantar noted that the brands delivering the strongest gains are those that track consumer behaviour in real time, adapt quickly, and invest consistently in brand building, with actionable insights emerging as a strategic necessity in an evolving marketplace.
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.
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