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Delhi Ranks 268th in Oxford Global Cities Index 2026, Leads Indian Cities
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CNBC TV18•21-09-2026, 11:47
Delhi Ranks 268th in Oxford Global Cities Index 2026, Leads Indian Cities
- •Delhi secures 268th position globally among 1,000 cities in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026, leading around 100 Indian cities featured.
- •The city's performance varies significantly across categories: 13th in Human Capital (top 5%), 116th in Economics (top 20%), but 781st in Quality of Life (bottom 40%) and 915th in Environment (bottom 15%).
- •Other top Indian cities include Bengaluru (311), Mumbai (330), Chennai (381), Hyderabad (421), and Pune (427).
- •The Global Cities Index assesses cities based on Economics, Human Capital, Quality of Life, Environment, and Governance, considering both current performance and future potential.
- •New York tops the global ranking, followed by London, Paris, Seattle, and San Francisco.
Key Questions Answered
Delhi secured the 268th position overall out of 1,000 cities in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026, making it the highest-ranking Indian city on the list.
New York took the top spot in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026, followed by London in second place and Paris in third.
Delhi ranks 116th in Economics, 13th globally in Human Capital, 415th in Governance, 781st in Quality of Life, and 915th in Environment.
