The Tata Group, Infosys, LIC, HDFC Group and Reliance Group retained their positions as India’s five most valuable brands in that order, according to a report by Brand Finance released today. The report notes that nine of the top 10 brands recorded brand value growth, driven by digital transformation, infrastructure, manufacturing and innovation across key sectors despite a challenging global environment. The resilience of the top 100 brands is reflected in the 7% growth in collective brand value year-on-year, reaching $252.8 billion. Tata Group, which retained its top spot in the ranking for the 18th consecutive year, recorded a 6% rise in brand value to reach $33.6 billion on the back of strategic moves in electronics, data infrastructure and digital platforms.