Why is it in the news?
StartupBlink released the Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI) 2026.
India’s global ranking and score were highlighted in the report.
Category: Economy
Important Points:
● Measures foundational business conditions using a 0–100 score
● Evaluates accessibility, predictability, and low-friction systems for innovators
● Aggregates 30+ indicators across key pillars
● Pillars include Regulation & Government, Access to Capital, Taxation, Digital Infrastructure, Global Mobility & Openness
● USA ranked 1st with perfect score of 100; Singapore 2nd; UK 3rd
● India ranked 54th globally with score of 55.035
● India ranked ahead of China (85th)
● India’s business environment marked by robust regional strengths, reliable capital access, large market size, competitive cost structure