Archive · 28 Nov 2025
India Ranks 3rd in Asia Power Index 2025
India has been ranked third in the Asia Power Index 2025, which is a list that shows how powerful countries in Asia are.
The United States is first, and China is second.
India has improved its score and is now considered a major power.
This is because India's economy is growing, and it has more influence in the world.
The report also looks at things like military strength and how countries work with each other.
Other countries like Russia and Japan are also mentioned, but India is doing better than most of them.
The report says that India's economy will grow by 7% in 2025 and 6.4% in 2026, which is good news.
India ranked 3rd in the Asia Power Index 2025, behind the United States and China.
India's overall score in the index is 40 out of 100, indicating gains of 2 percent in overall score.
India's economic and military capability have increased, contributing to its growing power.
The United States tops the index with a score of 81.7, while China is second with a score of 73.7.
India's GDP growth is projected to be 7% in 2025 and 6.4% in 2026, leading growth among emerging markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Who
- India, United States, China, Russia, Japan, Southeast Asian countries, Australia
- What
- India has secured the third position in the Asia Power Index 2025, with the United States and China ranking first and second respectively.
- When
- The rankings were released in November 2025.
- Where
- Asia
- Why
- The Asia Power Index evaluates the ability of nations to influence their external environment based on various metrics including economic capability, military capability, and diplomatic influence.
- India's Rank in Asia Power Index 2025
- 3rd
- United States' Rank in Asia Power Index 2025
- 1st
- China's Rank in Asia Power Index 2025
- 2nd
- India's Overall Score in Asia Power Index 2025
- 40 out of 100
- China's Overall Score in Asia Power Index 2025
- 73.7 out of 100
- United States' Overall Score in Asia Power Index 2025
- 81.7 out of 100
- India's GDP Growth Projection for 2025
- 7%
- India's GDP Growth Projection for 2026
- 6.4%
Sources
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