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India has improved its position by four slots and is now placed at 45th rank as per the Network Readiness Index 2025 (NRI 2025) report.
India’s Overall Performance in NRI 2025
- Rank: 45th globally (improved by 4 positions from 2024)
- Score: 43 / 100 (up from 53.63 in 2024)
- Income Group Rank: 2nd among lower-middle-income countries.
- The report highlights that India’s network readiness is higher than expected for its income level, indicating efficient utilisation of digital capabilities.
Key Areas Where India Leads Globally
India secured 1st rank worldwide in:
- Annual investment in telecommunication services – reflecting strong public and private sector spending
- AI scientific publications – showing leadership in AI research output
- ICT services exports – driven by India’s IT and software services sector
- E-commerce legislation – indicating strong regulatory preparedness for digital trade
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About Network Readiness Index Report(NRI) |
| It is a global index that measures how effectively countries leverage information and communication technologies (ICTs) for economic and social development.
● It is prepared by the Portulans Institute, an independent non-profit research organisation based in Washington DC. ● NRI 2025 evaluates 127 economies. ● Countries are assessed across 4 pillars and 53 indicators. Four Pillars of NRI 1. Technology – Digital infrastructure, AI capability, broadband and emerging technologies 2. People – Digital skills, education, and inclusion 3. Governance – Regulation, trust, cybersecurity and digital laws 4. Impact – Economic, social and sustainability outcomes of digitalisation |
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