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Unique insight into global Indians: BBC World Survey
MUMBAI: BBC World will announce the results of the Global Indian Survey, the channel’s largest audience research project to date on 8 February.
The second phase of the Global Indian Survey and will give a unique insight into the demographics and psychographics of this important section of society. As well as an in-depth analysis of the global Indian’s mindset and behaviour, the survey results will highlight some of the biggest global issues according to Indian citizens.
The survey identifies global Indians and classifies them in four unique sub groups based on their attitudinal and behavioural patterns. It provides a unique opportunity for the Indian as well as the international market to gain a comprehensive understanding of what makes the global Indian tick.
Just as India has seen a flourishing growth in the number of TV news channels, it has also seen an explosion in interest in what happens overseas. For some, this stems from a general interest and for others it is because they have a direct stake in what happens beyond national boundaries. The survey will provide a tool to enable marketers to see the differences and to capitalise on them.
It also examines the global Indian’s international opinions and their differing views and levels of internationalism. The research covers their interest in the issues facing the country, their cultural values, use of media, modes of information access, environmental concerns, consumer patterns, and their perception of India and the wider world.
The BBC World Global Indian Survey is integral to the channel’s commitment to continued investment in new and insightful research which aims to understand globally minded individuals the world over.
** The first phase of the pioneering survey was launched in August 2005.
* 8 million people was researched through in-depth interviews with more than 6000 individuals [SEC AB, 18 to 54 years] in India’s eight top metros.
Jeremy Nye, head of research and planning, BBC World says, “India is emerging as a global international player and the Global Indian Survey helps us understand this process and promotes the mindsets and behaviour of those Indians who are leading it. This unprecedented research is poised to offer new insights into the Global Indian and we hope that those outside India who are looking in, will be as interested as those within India who are looking out.”
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Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
