India Climbs Network Readiness Index

India has significantly improved its position in the Network Readiness Index 2025, climbing four spots to 45th globally, with an increased score of 54.43. The report, published by the Portulans Institute, highlights India's leadership in areas such as annual investment in telecommunication services, AI scientific publications, ICT services exports, and E-commerce legislation. The India===List of ministries of communications and India===Department of Telecommunications have attributed this progress to sustained commitment to digital infrastructure, including the nationwide rollout of 5G services and the launch of the National Broadband Mission 2.0. This performance underscores India's ability to leverage its network capabilities effectively despite economic constraints, positioning it as a leader among lower-middle-income countries.