Tata Group tops India’s most valuable brands ranking at $31.6 billion: Study

Tata Group has emerged as India’s most valuable brand, with an estimated brand value of $31.6 billion, according to a study by OnDeck and that compared leading global brands across countries.

"Founded in 1868, the conglomerate has grown into one of India’s most recognisable business names, with operations spanning automobiles, steel, technology, consumer products, aviation, retail, and hospitality," the study noted.

The study identifies the single most valuable brand for each country, highlighting how a handful of technology companies continue to dominate globally while established industrial and consumer brands remain market leaders in several regions.

Global leaders dominated by U.S. tech

The United States leads the global rankings, with Apple emerging as the world’s most valuable brand at $522.7 billion, followed by Microsoft at $424.8 billion, Google, at $365.0 billion, and Amazon at $338.1 billion, highlighting the country’s continued dominance in technology and digital services. In the US, Verizon is the most valuable brand founded in the state of New York.

"These are brands that dominate their markets globally — when you think of high-end devices, you think of Apple, and for online shopping, it’s Amazon for many parts of the world. Each of these companies has leveraged innovation to create its niche, and they also benefit from the cultural dominance of 'Brand Americas'," the study said.

Canada’s top-valued brand is TD Bank ($17.4 billion), standing ahead of high-value Canadian brands such as Circle K and Bell.

China follows with some of the world’s largest consumer and technology brands, including TikTok at $105.8 billion, followed by State Grid, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and China Construction Bank, reflecting the country’s strength across technology, utilities and financial services.

Across Europe, luxury, automotive and enterprise software companies feature prominently. France is represented by Louis Vuitton, Germany by SAP, the Netherlands by ING, Denmark by LEGO, Sweden by IKEA, while Switzerland’s leading brand is Nestlé. The UK’s most valuable brand is Shell at $45.4 billion.

The methodology combined brand valuations published by Brand Finance and Interbrand, using the average of the two estimates to determine each brand’s value. For each country, the highest-ranked domestic brand was identified from the combined dataset. The data reflects rankings available as of February 2026.