India’s Growth Moves Beyond Metros: Dun & Bradstreet’s City Vitality Index Maps New Urban Powerhouses

Dun & Bradstreet’s City Vitality Index (Q3 2025), analyzing 700+ districts via satellite data, highlights India’s shifting economy. Tier-2/3 cities rise, with Prayagraj leading on infrastructure and tourism. Bengaluru tops metros, while UP dominates with 19 cities in the top 100. Chandel records the steepest climb. Correlating strongly with India’s 7.4% GDP growth, the CVI offers policymakers and investors key insights into emerging economic drivers.