New Delhi, Jan 15 || India is ranked fourth globally in public confidence, and the country is headed in the right direction, with 81 per cent expressing optimism compared with a 48 per cent global average, a report said on Thursday.
The report from SEC Newgate stated that India holds organisations to high standards, with 89 per cent of respondents ranking socially responsible business as highly important versus a global average of 80 per cent.
It highlighted a gap between expectation and performance as 89 per cent expected organisations to act responsibly, while only 78 per cent saw visible performance.
Further, India has also been ranked third globally in the community's expectations of businesses to communicate their values and speak out on social issues.
The report, based on a survey conducted among 20,000 people across 20 countries, showed that stronger climate ambition is widely supported, with 85 per cent respondents believing businesses should speak up on environmental issues, though affordability pressures continue to shape public acceptance.