Indian IT Companies Secure Strong Position in Global Brand Value Rankings
The global IT services industry continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and growth, with the combined brand value of the world's top 25 companies reaching an impressive USD 167.2 billion in 2025-26. What makes this achievement particularly noteworthy is that 18 out of these 25 brands have increased in value, underscoring the critical importance of IT services in today's digitally-driven global economy.
Accenture Maintains Leadership Position
For the eighth consecutive year, Accenture retains its position as the world's most valuable IT services brand. The company's brand value grew by 2 percent to reach USD 42.3 billion, driven by strategic investments in artificial intelligence, digital transformation initiatives, and enduring client relationships across major international markets. Accenture also earned the distinction of being the strongest IT services brand globally for the second year running, achieving an exceptional score of 90.7 out of 100 on the Brand Strength Index and receiving the prestigious AAA+ rating from Brand Finance.
Indian IT Powerhouses Showcase Remarkable Performance
The standout story in this year's rankings is the continued dominance of Indian IT companies. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) maintains its second position for the fifth straight year with a brand value of USD 21.2 billion. The company's impressive performance follows its achievement of nearly USD 30 billion in annual revenue during FY 2025, solidifying its status as one of the world's largest IT services providers. TCS has strategically leveraged artificial intelligence, cloud services, and cybersecurity solutions to drive growth, supported by innovative AI labs and specialized delivery centers.
Beyond technological excellence, TCS has enhanced its brand visibility through strategic global partnerships, particularly with major marathon events in cities including:
- New York City
- London
- Boston
- Chicago
- Sydney
These collaborations have successfully positioned the company at the intersection of technology, health, and community engagement, building substantial trust and awareness in key international markets.
Infosys Emerges as Fastest-Growing Brand
Infosys continues to impress as the world's third most valuable IT services brand, with a brand value of USD 16.4 billion. More remarkably, the company has established itself as the fastest-growing IT services brand over the past six years, recording an outstanding 15 percent compound annual growth rate during this period.
Global IT Services Landscape and Market Dynamics
The broader top 10 rankings reveal significant movements and growth patterns across the industry:
- IBM Consulting secured fourth position with an 8 percent increase to USD 11.0 billion
- NTT DATA from Japan grew 7 percent to USD 10.7 billion
- Capgemini of France saw a 6 percent rise to USD 10.5 billion
- Cognizant experienced 6 percent growth to USD 9.6 billion
These companies have demonstrated some of the strongest brand value growth within the top 10 since 2025, highlighting the increasing importance of advanced engineering capabilities and specialized data expertise in the contemporary IT services sector.
Indian Representation Extends Through the Rankings
Further strengthening India's position in the global IT landscape, HCLTech maintains its eighth position with a brand value increase of 1 percent to USD 9.0 billion, while Wipro holds ninth place following a 4 percent growth to USD 6.3 billion. This substantial presence means that four Indian companies feature prominently among the world's top 10 most valuable IT service brands.
Geographical Distribution and Emerging Trends
The rankings conclude with Canada-based CGI entering the top 10 for the first time, achieving an 8 percent increase to USD 4.3 billion and surpassing Japan's Fujitsu in the process. This development marks a significant shift in the global IT services hierarchy and reflects the dynamic nature of brand valuation in this competitive sector.
Perhaps the most compelling statistic from the Brand Finance IT Services 2025-26 report is the geographical distribution of brand value. Indian IT companies collectively hold 36.2 percent of global brand value, positioning the country as a formidable force in the international technology arena. This impressive share places India just behind the United States, which maintains 42.1 percent of global brand value, demonstrating the substantial impact and growing influence of Indian technology firms on the world stage.
The consistent performance and strategic growth of these IT service brands underscore the vital role they play in driving digital transformation across industries worldwide, while highlighting India's emergence as a global technology powerhouse with significant brand equity and market influence.
