New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- India's passport has continued to improve its global standing, climbing to the 75th spot on the world's most powerful passports list, according to the latest Henley Passport Index.

The country's passport stood at the 85th spot last year, as per the data. The rise reflects improved travel access for Indians, as India gains greater visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to several destinations worldwide.

Henley Passport Index periodically ranks different passports of nationalities across the world on the basis of the number of destinations the particular country's citizens can visit on a visa-free basis.

Overall, the Indian passport has become slightly stronger compared to last year, but its performance over a longer pe...