10 May 2026
India ranks among top-3 in Global Soft Power Index 2026
UPSC
SSC
International Relations
Summary
Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index 2026: India ranks #3 (after USA, China). Boosted by yoga, Bollywood, ISRO success, IT services, diaspora presence. Up from rank #28 in 2017.
Why it matters
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