Armed Forces, Scientists and Teachers Earn the Highest Public Trust
India ranks as the world’s most trusting country among 31 markets surveyed. Confidence is highest in the Armed Forces, scientists, teachers and doctors, while politicians face the highest levels of distrust. Indians are also the most likely globally to trust AI chatbots, signalling a growing convergence of trust in human expertise and technology
Ipsos Education Monitor 2026 reveals a nation that overwhelmingly supports banning social media for children under 14, while remaining one of the world's strongest advocates for AI in education. At the same time, Indians express exceptional confidence in education and greater optimism about young people's future than any other country surveyed.
India ranks 2nd in pecking order on infra satisfaction;
Indians choose Water Supply, Solar Energy, EV Charging and Digital Infrastructure as India's Top Investment Priorities;
Indians back same infrastructure priorities shaping India's future economy, highlighting growing alignment between citizen preferences and the country's development agenda.
