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In the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 released by Transparency International in 2026, India was ranked at which position among countries and territories?
Ninety-sixth
Ninety-first
Eighty-fifth
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Ninety-first
India was ranked 91st globally in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 released by Transparency International.
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is a widely recognized global assessment that ranks countries based on how corrupt their public sectors are perceived to be. The 2025 report, released in 2026, highlights India's improved position, moving from 96th to 91st place. The index emphasizes a strong correlation between the health of civic freedoms and the effectiveness of anti-corruption environments. It serves as a critical benchmark for international investors and policymakers assessing institutional governance.
Transparency International is a global non-governmental organization based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 1993. It operates on the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability to combat corruption, often aligning with the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
India's Rank: 91st out of 182 countries
Index Year: 2025 (released in 2026)
Previous Rank: 96th
Global leader in CPI 2025: Denmark
B is correct тАФ India improved its standing in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 by reaching the 91st rank out of 182 surveyed territories.
Remember that India moved up by 5 places in the 2025 index (from 96 to 91); link this with the CVC (Central Vigilance Commission), which is the apex body in India for maintaining integrity in governance.