India ranks second in Asia for intangible value, holding $3.8 trillion in assets
India has now become a major powerhouse in the intangible asset market in Asia, the second power in the region and the 16th in the world with a total amount of USD 3.8 trillion. This growth according to the GIFT2025 report by Brand Finance is an indication of the growing digital economy of India, robust financial sector, and the ability to compete on a global scale by corporations. India has overtaken Japan and is now second in the region after China in accounting for 23% of all intangible value in Asia. The most influential factors that define the emerging economic impact in the country are banking, engineering, construction and telecoms.
India’s Rising Intangible Asset Strength
The India intangible value narrative is directly related to the remodeling of its corporate and digital world. Brand Finance projects the intangible assets around the world at USD 97.6 trillion in 2025, which is 23% higher than in 2021. Among this, India has USD 3.8 trillion, which highlights its increased significance in the global economy.
In particular, 83% of intangible assets held by companies all over the world are not reported in their balance sheets, so research such as the Global Intangible Finance Tracker by Brand Finance (GIFT 2) can be instrumental in comprehending the actual enterprise value.
Banking Leads India’s Intangible Sectors
Banking is the largest intangible market in India with an amount of USD 572 billion. The key players are HDFC Bank, ICICI bank, Bajaj Finance, and the state bank of India. Regulatory reforms that have been introduced with a friendly attitude towards investors, along with a rapid digitalization of banking and other fintech offerings, have reinforced confidence in the industry and increased valuations.
Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure Growth
Second in terms of USD 472 billion in Intangible Value is engineering and construction. Larsen and Toubro (L&T) are the competitors who drive this segment as a result of the long-term emphasis on infrastructure development, industrial capacity building, and massive public-private projects improving long-term resilience of the economy.
Telecoms: Fastest-Growing Intangible Sector
The biggest increase was in Telecoms, which increased year to year by USD 23 billion to USD 165 billion in 2024 and 2025 respectively. Bharti Airtel is leading the industry, backed by higher data usage, 5G growth, and a population that is becoming digitised in India fast. This influx signifies the presence of digital connectivity in transforming every part of the India intangible value environment.
Corporate Leaders and Global Context
Reliance Industries has the largest intangible value in the list of Indian companies with USD 150 billion, due to its diversification in the energy, retail and digital services. NVIDIA is a global leader with USD 4.3 trillion in intangible value, and this aspect is a sign of the increasing prevalence of the technology-oriented businesses.
Altogether, the results of the Brand Finance GIFT 2025 prove the transformation of the Indian economy into the knowledge-based and innovative one, where the intangible funds become the primary drivers of the future development.
