India rises four places to 45th in the Network Readiness Index 2025
India rose four places to 45th among 127 economies in the Network Readiness Index 2025, released on 4 February 2026 by the Washington DC-based Portulans Institute.
Summary
India rose four places to 45th among 127 economies in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025, released on 4 February 2026 by the Portulans Institute, an independent non-profit research institute based in Washington DC. India's score improved from 53.63 in 2024 to 54.43 out of 100. The index rates economies on four pillars, Technology, People, Governance and Impact, across 53 indicators. India ranked 1st in annual investment in telecommunication services, AI scientific publications, ICT services exports and e-commerce legislation, and 2nd among lower-middle-income countries. The Department of Telecommunications shared the results on 9 February.
Key facts
- Released
- 4 February 2026
- India's rank
- 45th of 127 (up 4 from 49th)
- Score
- 53.63 (2024) → 54.43 (2025)
- Publisher
- Portulans Institute, Washington DC
- Structure
- 4 pillars â Technology, People, Governance, Impact; 53 indicators
- India 1st in
- Telecom investment, AI scientific publications, ICT services exports, e-commerce legislation
- Income group
- 2nd among lower-middle-income countries
Practice MCQs 4 questions
What is India's rank in the Network Readiness Index 2025, released on 4 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B â 45th
India rose four places, from 49th in 2024 to 45th in NRI 2025.
Which institution prepares the Network Readiness Index?
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Correct answer: D â Portulans Institute, Washington DC
The NRI 2025 report was prepared by the Portulans Institute, an independent non-profit research institute based in Washington DC.
In NRI 2025, India's score improved to what value out of 100?
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Correct answer: B â 54.43
India's score rose from 53.63 in 2024 to 54.43 in 2025.
Consider the following about the Network Readiness Index 2025: 1. It covers 127 economies on four pillars â Technology, People, Governance and Impact â using 53 indicators. 2. India ranked 1st among lower-middle-income countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A â 1 only
Only 1 is correct. India ranked 2nd in the lower-middle-income group.