HDFC Bank Crowned India's Most Valuable Brand in 2025
In a significant market shift, HDFC Bank has overtaken Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to become India's most valuable brand in 2025, according to the latest Kantar BrandZ report released on Thursday. This move ends TCS's three-year reign at the top, with the IT giant slipping to second position. The report highlights that India's 100 most valuable brands now represent a staggering combined brand value of $523.5 billion, accounting for nearly 13% of the nation's total GDP, which is projected to grow by 6.5% in 2025.
Sector Dominance and Notable Performers
The collective might of the top 10 most valuable Indian brands is immense, representing 47% of the total value of the entire ranking, with a combined valuation of $246 billion. While financial services and business technology firms continue to dominate the upper echelons, the telecom sector made a powerful statement. Airtel emerged as the fastest-growing brand among the top 10, recording an impressive 38% jump in brand value since 2024.
Another standout is UltraTech Cement, which made a remarkable debut directly at seventh place with a brand valuation of $14,524 million. Meanwhile, Zomato secured the title of the overall fastest-growing Indian brand for the second consecutive year. The food delivery giant rose 10 places to rank 21st, achieving a 69% year-on-year increase in brand value, reaching $6 billion.
Market Trends and Economic Impact
Although the overall brand value growth for the top 100 brands decelerated to 6%, the ten fastest-growing Indian brands surged by 42%—approximately seven times faster. This indicates a maturing market where established leaders are consolidating value while agile newcomers are capturing growth at an accelerated pace. HDFC Bank's ascent to the top was powered by an 18% growth in brand value compared to the previous year and a monumental 377% growth since the inaugural BrandZ India Report in 2014.
The sectoral composition of the top 10 remains heavily skewed towards financial services and technology, reflecting the core pillars of India's modern economy.
- Financial Services: 4 brands (HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, LIC)
- Business Technology & Services: 3 brands (TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech)
- Telecom Providers: 2 brands (Airtel, Jio)
- Materials: 1 brand (UltraTech Cement)
