Perception


India Shines as 3rd Most Upbeat Nation Globally in July 2025

Overall, six in ten global citizens feel their country is headed in the wrong direction, with 23 out of 29 markets expressing pessimism about the future. Australia showed notably polarized public opinion, reflecting a divided national sentiment.

Support for refugees dissipating among Indians, yet they are the world’s most benevolent towards refugees: Ipsos World Refugee Day 2025 Survey

Cutbacks, amidst surge in displacement puts the onus on wealthier nations, govt, UN, World Bank, NGOs for funding

Trust and transparency emerge key cornerstones of AI usage among Indians: Ipsos AI Monitor 2025

Indians and global citizens excited and nervous about AI in equal measure – displaying a paradox

Hope around war in Ukraine ending in 2025 surges among Indians compared to 6 months ago: Ipsos Global attitudes to war in Ukraine

Citizens in 28 of 30 markets more optimistic of Ukraine war ending in 2025, versus 6 months ago

Indians and global citizens against their country being militarily involved in the conflict
Defence Survey

Urban Indians place highest trust in Defence Forces: Ipsos IndiaBus Trust in Institutions Survey

RBI & PM of Country among top most trusted institutions
Politicians, community leaders most distrusted
Media tied with religious leaders, in low trust score
Women Survey

Women politicians and business leaders perceived to be as capable as their male counterparts - Ipsos Global Attitudes towards Women’s Leadership Survey

62% urban Indians believe a man who stays at home to look after his children is less of a man
Perception Survey

Approval Rating of PM Narendra Modi soars to 75% in Feb 2024 – a 10% jump from Sept 2023 wave: Ipsos IndiaBus Survey

92% in North Zone;
Education, sanitation and cleanliness and healthcare, best performance areas of the Modi govt.