Dun & Bradstreet's City Vitality Index Unveils India's Urban Economic Pulse Q1 2025

Dun & Bradstreet has released its Q1 2025 City Vitality Index, ranking India's economically dynamic cities using satellite imagery. The index highlights growth in emerging tier-2 and tier-3 cities and significant regional investment. The report offers insight into economic momentum, reflecting a strong correlation with nominal GDP.

Dun & Bradstreet has published its latest City Vitality Index for the first quarter of 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis of India's most economically dynamic cities. By harnessing cutting-edge satellite imagery, including NASA's Black Marble night-time light data, the report offers a nuanced view of economic activity across the country.

The findings reveal significant growth in select tier-2 and tier-3 cities such as Warangal and Varanasi, underscoring the decentralization of India's economic growth. Notably, cities like Thane and Surat have shown linear growth due to strategic state investments, while North Goa has benefited from a tourism-driven economic surge.

With a demonstrated 80% correlation with nominal GDP, the City Vitality Index acts as a key tool for assessing economic dynamics. Its granular insights serve as an indispensable resource for identifying emerging growth centers and supporting targeted investment strategies across India's diverse urban landscapes.