**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Communications released the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025 report, prepared by the Portulans Institute, highlighting India's improved network readiness. India's ranking improved to 45th and its score improved from 53.63 in 2024 to 54.43 in 2025. The report, released on 4.2.2026, analyses the network readiness landscape of 127 economies based on four pillars.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Overall Ranking and Score:**
* India's position improved by four slots to 45th rank.
* India's score increased from 53.63 in 2024 to 54.43 in 2025.
* **Leading Indicators:**
* India secured 1st rank in "Annual investment in telecommunication services," "AI scientific publications," "ICT services exports," and "E-commerce legislation."
* India secured 2nd rank in “FTTH/Building Internet subscriptions", "Mobile broadband internet traffic within the country” and “International Internet bandwidth".
* India secured 3rd rank in “Domestic market scale” and “Income Inequality".
* **Report Scope:**
* The report maps network-based readiness of 127 economies.
* It considers four pillars: Technology, People, Governance, and Impact.
* A total of 53 indicators were considered.
* **Comparative Performance:**
* India has greater network readiness than expected given its income level.
* India ranks 2nd in the group of lower-middle-income countries.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of Communications:**
* **Impact:** The report showcases the ministry's success in improving India's network readiness and global standing in digital infrastructure and services.
* **Action Required:** Continue to promote policies and initiatives that further enhance India's performance in the areas highlighted in the report and address areas where improvements are needed.
**Portulans Institute:**
* **Impact:** The institute's expertise in assessing and mapping network readiness globally is recognized through this report.
* **Action Required:** Continue to monitor and evaluate network readiness across economies and provide insights to policymakers and stakeholders.
**Indian Economy:**
* **Impact:** Highlights the state of digital transformation within the country.
* **Action Required:** Leverage India's strengths in ICT services exports and telecommunications investments to drive further economic growth and innovation.
**Stakeholders (Citizens, Businesses, and Government Agencies):**
* **Impact:** Improved network readiness can lead to better access to digital services, improved connectivity, and increased opportunities for innovation and economic growth.
* **Action Required:** Adopt and utilize digital technologies and services to participate in the digital economy.
Key Entities Referenced
Network Readiness Index Report 2025: A report that maps the network-based readiness landscape of 127 economies based on their performance in technology, people, governance and impact.
Portulans Institute: The organization that prepared the Network Readiness Index Report 2025.
Ministry of Communications: The ministry responsible for the press release regarding India's performance in the Network Readiness Index Report 2025.
Ministry of Communications
India shines in Network Readiness Index Report
2025, prepared by Portulans Institute based in
Washington DC
India leads in several indicators - secured 1st rank in “Annual
investment in telecommunication services”, “AI scientific
publications”, “ICT services exports” and “E-commerce
legislation”
Improves its position by four slots and is now placed at 45th
rank
India not only improved its ranking but has also improved its
score from 53.63 out of 100 in 2024 to 54.43 out of 100 in
2025
The report maps the network-based readiness landscape of
127 economies based on their performance in four pillars:
Technology, People, Governance and Impact, covering a total
of 53 indicators
Posted On: 09 FEB 2026 3:51PM by PIB Delhi
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 released on 4.2.2026. The report maps the network-based readiness
landscape of 127 economies based on their performance in four pillars: Technology, People, Governance
and Impact, covering a total of 53 indicators. The report has been prepared by the Portulans Institute, an
independent, non-profit research and educational institute based in Washington DC.
India has not only improved its ranking but has also improved its score from 53.63 out of 100 in 2024 to
54.43 out of 100 in 2025. It is noteworthy that India leads in several indicators. The report states that India
secured 1st rank in “Annual investment in telecommunication services”, “AI scientific publications”, “ICT
services exports” and “E-commerce legislation”, 2nd rank in “FTTH/Building Internet subscriptions”,
“Mobile broadband internet traffic within the country” and “International Internet bandwidth”, and 3rd
rank in “Domestic market scale” and “Income Inequality”.
NRI 2025 report states that India has greater network readiness than would be expected given its income
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