India ranks foremost in consumer confidence as investors have been safeguarded by India8217;s relatively nascent financial markets,a study by market researcher Nielsen showed. Indians are the most optimistic lot globally who think that their country will be out of the economic recession in the next twelve months,Nielsen said in a biannual report. Of Indian respondents,16 per cent said they considered job prospects in the country excellent while 59 per cent felt job prospects were good. The survey found 75 per cent respondents were upbeat about local job prospects over the next 12 months.