India shines in Network Readiness Index Report 2025, prepared by Portulans Institute based in Washington DC

• Network Readiness Index (NRI) is an annual global benchmark on ICT/network-based readiness of economies, published by the Portulans Institute, an independent non-profit research body based in Washington DC.
• India ranked 45th out of 127 economies in NRI 2025, up 4 slots from 49th in 2024.
• Relevance: GS-III (Science & Tech, IT), GS-II (international reports/indices) — frequently used as a Prelims "who publishes what" trap.