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Trust in Professions Survey

India Tops Ipsos Global Trustworthiness Index 2026

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

30.09.26

Consumer insights Survey

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

23.05.25

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

25.03.25

Ipsos IndiaBus Survey

Defence Forces (army, navy & air force), PM of Country, RBI, Supreme Court of India and Election Commission emerge most trusted Institutions - Ipsos IndiaBus Most Trusted Institutions 2024

Political parties and politicians rank lowest on trust

24.06.24

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

07.03.24

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.

06.03.24

Perception Survey

73% of urban Indians perceive Ram Temple consecration/ construction to enhance vote bank for the BJP/ NDA: Ipsos IndiaBus Ram Temple Perception Poll

3 in 4 believe Ram Temple will boost economic gains for UP;
1 in 2 feel it was a religious event; 1 in 4 felt it was both a political & religious event

03.03.24

What Worries the World Survey

India is headed in the right direction believe 3 in 4 urban Indians polled: Ipsos Global Advisor What Worries the World

Optimism levels surge by 4% in December

08.01.24

Wedding Survey

7 in 10 urban Indians believe we spend too much on weddings – Ipsos IndiaBus Views on Wedding Study

56% respondents advocate sharing of equal cost between bride and groom to fund weddings; 1 in 2 believe wedding cost should not put undue pressure

06.12.23

Education Survey

1 in 2 urban Indians believe our education system is good; 76% believe most education systems in the country have adequate resources and facilities (textbooks, technology, and laboratories): Ipsos Global Education Monitor

8 in 10 urban Indians polled believe teachers are adequately respected in the country
79% urban Indians polled believe the education system in India; contributes to reducing social inequalities;
4 in 10 urban Indians polled do not want AI and Chat GPT to be banned in schools

06.09.23

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