India achieves milestone in SDG rankings, enters top 100 list with 99th spot; global progress remains slow

India has made significant strides in sustainable development, securing 99th position in the 2025 SDG Index, a notable improvement from previous years. While global progress on SDGs is slow, East and South Asia have shown the most advancement. The report highlights the need for global financial system reforms to support emerging economies in achieving sustainable development goals by 2030.