Network Readiness Index 2025: India Rises to 45th Rank
Why in the news
India moved up to 45th in the Network Readiness Index 2025, signalling better digital preparedness.
Key facts
| Measure | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | 49th | 45th |
| Score | 53.63 | 54.43 |
- 1st: telecom investment, AI scientific publications, ICT services exports, e-commerce legislation.
- 2nd: FTTH subscriptions, mobile broadband traffic, international internet bandwidth.
- 3rd in domestic market scale; 2nd among lower-middle-income countries.
About the NRI
- Measures how well countries use ICTs for growth, innovation, governance and social development.
- Prepared by the Portulans Institute, an independent non-profit.
Exam angle
- India: 45th, score 54.43.