India
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India's rank movement over the last 30 days
Score Analysis
Analysis of India's policy signalling profile
India's current composite score of 54.85 places it at the 87.6th percentile globally, with a rank of #23 out of 186 countries. The score reflects a moderate level of policy signalling intensity, particularly in areas of legislative and regulatory activism, which stands out at 74.01. However, the overall score is tempered by lower signalling intensities in institutional DEI policy intensity (42.66) and media & platform moderation (45.05), which pulls the composite score slightly below higher signalling nations. The relatively high intensity in legislative activism suggests a robust engagement in legal reforms, potentially reflecting recent efforts to enhance or introduce new policies in line with progressive benchmarks. This legislative focus may contribute to India's notable global percentile rank despite moderate scores in other dimensions.
The dimension scores show a varied landscape of policy signalling intensity. The highest intensity is observed in the Speech & Expression Climate dimension with a score of 65.81, indicating a relatively open environment for expression, albeit with limitations. Legislative/Regulatory Activism also shows significant intensity, reflecting ongoing policy developments. Conversely, Institutional DEI Policy Intensity, Education & Curriculum Signalling, and Media & Platform Moderation scores are below 50, indicating moderate engagement in these areas. Corporate/Investor Signalling at 53.67, along with Protest & Activism Salience at 58.05, suggest moderate corporate and societal engagement in DEI initiatives and activism. These scores illustrate a complex interplay between progressive policy initiatives and areas with potential for increased signalling intensity.
Score Breakdown by Dimension
Weighted components of the composite score
Recent Events
Events that influenced this country's score
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Dowry murders in India no longer spark public anger or debate, study finds
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Why an anti-sacrilege law in India's Punjab has sparked controversy
The dispute has revived one of Punjab's most sensitive political and religious issues ahead of state elections next year.