India, Nov. 29 -- India is ranked third on the comprehensive power index after the US (80.5 points) and China (73.7 points). Japan ranks fourth with 38.8 points. Also, India has reached "major power" status on the Asia Power Index-2025 on the back of economic growth and military capability based on its performance in Operation Sindoor, Australia - based think tank Lowy Institute said on Friday.

The annual Asia Power Index report released by the institute noted that its economic capability rank rose by one place to third, overtaking Japan. Increases in its inward investment have seen India rise to ninth place in economic relationships.

The report said India was ranked among middle powers in the Asia Power Index-2024 with a comprehensive ...