Top 10 most valuable global brands in 2026: Nvidia moves to top 5, ahead of Facebook, Walmart; 3 Asian brands feature too

The AI chipmaker saw its brand value increase by 110 per cent to $184.3 billion, and surpassed established brands such as Walmart, Samsung, and Facebook.

Although these three brands saw a slight increase in value, they dropped in the rankings this year.

Additionally, 68 Chinese brands have been included this year, representing over 15 per cent of the total brands and making China the second-most-represented country on the list.

TikTok, or Douyin, moved up one position to 7th place, with its brand value increasing by 45 per cent to $153.5 billion, driven primarily by global expansion and strong user engagement across markets.

While South Korean brand Samsung Group grew by 8 per cent to $119.2 billion, China’s State Grid Corporation rose 16 per cent to $99.1 billion.

Indian brands’ position in the Global 500 2026

Indian brands account for just 1.5 per cent of the Global 500, with none making it into the top 50. Notably, Tata Group and Infosys slipped in the rankings this year, falling to 61st and 150th positions, respectively

Top 10 most valuable brands in the world in 2026

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