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India, Greece Signed Joint Declaration of Intent to Boost Defence Industrial CooperationIn February 2026, the Government of India (GoI) and the Government of Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent aimed at strengthening the defence industrial cooperation between the two countries.The agreement was signed following the bilateral meeting held between the Defence Ministers of India and Greece at the Maneskshaw Centre in New Delhi (Delhi).Key Details of Declaration of Intent:Key Objective: This newly signed declaration will pave the way to develop a 5-year roadmap to expand collaboration between India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliance) initiative and Greece’s Hellenic defence reforms under Agenda 2030.Signatories: The declaration was signed by Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD) on behalf of the GoI and Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias, Minister of the National Defence of the Hellenic Republic.Other Key Highlights of Bilateral Meeting:Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan: During the bilateral meeting, both countries exchanged the Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026 which outlines future military engagements between the armed forces of both countries.Key Announcement: Also, the Government of Greece announced the deployment of a Greek International Liaison Officer at the Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) in Gurugram, Haryana, aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation between seafaring countries.
India, Greece Signed Joint Declaration of Intent to Boost Defence Industrial CooperationIn February 2026, the Government of India (GoI) and the Government of Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent aimed at strengthening the defence industrial cooperation between the two countries.The agreement was signed following the bilateral meeting held between the Defence Ministers of India and Greece at the Maneskshaw Centre in New Delhi (Delhi).Key Details of Declaration of Intent:Key Objective: This newly signed declaration will pave the way to develop a 5-year roadmap to expand collaboration between India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliance) initiative and Greece’s Hellenic defence reforms under Agenda 2030.Signatories: The declaration was signed by Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD) on behalf of the GoI and Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias, Minister of the National Defence of the Hellenic Republic.Other Key Highlights of Bilateral Meeting:Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan: During the bilateral meeting, both countries exchanged the Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026 which outlines future military engagements between the armed forces of both countries.Key Announcement: Also, the Government of Greece announced the deployment of a Greek International Liaison Officer at the Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) in Gurugram, Haryana, aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation between seafaring countries.
India, Greece Signed Joint Declaration of Intent to Boost Defence Industrial CooperationIn February 2026, the Government of India (GoI) and the Government of Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent aimed at strengthening the defence industrial co...
IPC Signs Three MoUs with GSPC, QCI, HITES to Strengthen Drug Safety and QualityOn February 9, 2026, The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India (GoI), signed three Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Goa State Pharmacy Council (GSPC), Quality Council of India (QCI), and HLL Infra Tech Services Limited (HITES), to strengthen drug safety, improve medicine quality, and build professional capacity across India.MoUs Signed: GSPC: The MoU aims to strengthen pharmacovigilance by enhancing post-marketing drug safety monitoring, promoting the rational use of medicines through improved training and capacity building of pharmacists.QCI: The MoU focuses on promoting healthcare quality and public awareness on medicine safety through joint training programmes, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives.HITES: The MoU aims to build capacity and provide infrastructure support for quality assurance and training initiatives by leveraging HITES’ expertise in project management and infrastructure services to implement quality improvements.
IPC Signs Three MoUs with GSPC, QCI, HITES to Strengthen Drug Safety and QualityOn February 9, 2026, The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India (GoI), signed three Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Goa State Pharmacy Council (GSPC), Quality Council of India (QCI), and HLL Infra Tech Services Limited (HITES), to strengthen drug safety, improve medicine quality, and build professional capacity across India.MoUs Signed: GSPC: The MoU aims to strengthen pharmacovigilance by enhancing post-marketing drug safety monitoring, promoting the rational use of medicines through improved training and capacity building of pharmacists.QCI: The MoU focuses on promoting healthcare quality and public awareness on medicine safety through joint training programmes, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives.HITES: The MoU aims to build capacity and provide infrastructure support for quality assurance and training initiatives by leveraging HITES’ expertise in project management and infrastructure services to implement quality improvements.
IPC Signs Three MoUs with GSPC, QCI, HITES to Strengthen Drug Safety and QualityOn February 9, 2026, The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India (GoI), sig...
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Rajasthan Becomes Largest Wool Producer in IndiaIn February 2026, Rajasthan became the largest wool producer in India with 16,013.50 thousand kilograms (kg), accounting for nearly 47.5% of national output.As per government data, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) secured second place with 7,770 thousand kg, followed by Karnataka (3rd rank) (6,472 thousand kg).About India’s Wool Production: Overview: The ranking is derived from the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2024–25, which reports that India has the second-largest sheep population in the world, with about 77.4 million sheep, and is also a major global wool producer, ranking ninth worldwide in total wool output.The total wool production in Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24) was about 33.69 million kg.Sheep Contribution: Most of the wool production comes from ewes, contributing about 71.13%, rams and wethers account for around 14.54% and lambs contribute approximately 14.33% of the total wool output.Wool Grades: India mainly produces three grades of wool. It includes:Carpet-grade wool accounting for 85% of total production and used for carpets and rugsApparel-grade wool making up around 5% for clothingCoarser-grade wool contributes about 10%, used for rough blankets and mats.About Rajasthan:Chief Minister (CM) – Bhajan Lal SharmaGovernor – Haribhau Kisanrao BagdeCapital – JaipurTiger Reserve (TR) – Sariska TR, Mukundara TR
Rajasthan Becomes Largest Wool Producer in IndiaIn February 2026, Rajasthan became the largest wool producer in India with 16,013.50 thousand kilograms (kg), accounting for nearly 47.5% of national output.As per government data, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) secured second place with 7,770 thousand kg, followed by Karnataka (3rd rank) (6,472 thousand kg).About India’s Wool Production: Overview: The ranking is derived from the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2024–25, which reports that India has the second-largest sheep population in the world, with about 77.4 million sheep, and is also a major global wool producer, ranking ninth worldwide in total wool output.The total wool production in Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24) was about 33.69 million kg.Sheep Contribution: Most of the wool production comes from ewes, contributing about 71.13%, rams and wethers account for around 14.54% and lambs contribute approximately 14.33% of the total wool output.Wool Grades: India mainly produces three grades of wool. It includes:Carpet-grade wool accounting for 85% of total production and used for carpets and rugsApparel-grade wool making up around 5% for clothingCoarser-grade wool contributes about 10%, used for rough blankets and mats.About Rajasthan:Chief Minister (CM) – Bhajan Lal SharmaGovernor – Haribhau Kisanrao BagdeCapital – JaipurTiger Reserve (TR) – Sariska TR, Mukundara TR
Rajasthan Becomes Largest Wool Producer in IndiaIn February 2026, Rajasthan became the largest wool producer in India with 16,013.50 thousand kilograms (kg), accounting for nearly 47.5% of national output.As per government data, Jammu and Kashmir (J&...
Odisha Governor Released Two Books by Former AP GovernorIn February 2026, Hari Babu Kambhampati, Governor of Odisha released two books authored by Biswabhushan Harichandan, former Odisha Cabinet Minister and former Governor of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Chhattisgarh.The books were released titled ‘E Mati Katha Kahe’ in Odia language and ‘Buxi Jagabandhu: The Great Commander’ in English languages.About Books:Buxi Jagabandhu: The Great Commander: This book is a tribute to Odisha’s Paika leader. It documents one of the earliest resistance movements against British Colonial rule.E Mati Katha Kahe: It is a collection of essays which gives reflection on democracy, Odia identity, national leadership and spiritual traditions, including the Nabakalebara of Lord Jagannath.
Odisha Governor Released Two Books by Former AP GovernorIn February 2026, Hari Babu Kambhampati, Governor of Odisha released two books authored by Biswabhushan Harichandan, former Odisha Cabinet Minister and former Governor of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Chhattisgarh.The books were released titled ‘E Mati Katha Kahe’ in Odia language and ‘Buxi Jagabandhu: The Great Commander’ in English languages.About Books:Buxi Jagabandhu: The Great Commander: This book is a tribute to Odisha’s Paika leader. It documents one of the earliest resistance movements against British Colonial rule.E Mati Katha Kahe: It is a collection of essays which gives reflection on democracy, Odia identity, national leadership and spiritual traditions, including the Nabakalebara of Lord Jagannath.
Odisha Governor Released Two Books by Former AP GovernorIn February 2026, Hari Babu Kambhampati, Governor of Odisha released two books authored by Biswabhushan Harichandan, former Odisha Cabinet Minister and former Governor of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and...
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India Clinches SAFF U-19 Women’s Football Title Against Bangladesh in NepalOn 7th February 2026, India’s Under-17 (U-17) women’s national football team defeated Bangladesh 4–0 in the final of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 (U-19) Women’s Championship 2026 held at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, Nepal.The 7th edition of the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship was held from 31 January to 7 February 2026.About SAFF Under-19 Women’s Championship 2026: Organiser: The tournament is organised by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF).Participants: The tournament featured four participating nations — Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal.Champions: India clinched their third SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship title, having previously won in 2022 and 2024.Team Strategy: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) fielded the U-17 squad in the U-19 tournament to prepare for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-17 Women’s Asian Cup.Most Valuable Player: Bangladesh’s Alpi Akter was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.Top Goalscorer: Alpi Akter of Bangladesh also finished as the tournament’s top goalscorer.Best Goalkeeper: India’s Munni received the Best Goalkeeper award for her outstanding performances.Fair Play: The Indian team won the Fair Play Award for maintaining discipline throughout the competition.About South Asian Football Federation(SAFF):President– Kazi Salahuddin(Bangladesh)Headquarters– Dhaka, BangladeshEstablished – 1997
India Clinches SAFF U-19 Women’s Football Title Against Bangladesh in NepalOn 7th February 2026, India’s Under-17 (U-17) women’s national football team defeated Bangladesh 4–0 in the final of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 (U-19) Women’s Championship 2026 held at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, Nepal.The 7th edition of the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship was held from 31 January to 7 February 2026.About SAFF Under-19 Women’s Championship 2026: Organiser: The tournament is organised by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF).Participants: The tournament featured four participating nations — Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal.Champions: India clinched their third SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship title, having previously won in 2022 and 2024.Team Strategy: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) fielded the U-17 squad in the U-19 tournament to prepare for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-17 Women’s Asian Cup.Most Valuable Player: Bangladesh’s Alpi Akter was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.Top Goalscorer: Alpi Akter of Bangladesh also finished as the tournament’s top goalscorer.Best Goalkeeper: India’s Munni received the Best Goalkeeper award for her outstanding performances.Fair Play: The Indian team won the Fair Play Award for maintaining discipline throughout the competition.About South Asian Football Federation(SAFF):President– Kazi Salahuddin(Bangladesh)Headquarters– Dhaka, BangladeshEstablished – 1997
India Clinches SAFF U-19 Women’s Football Title Against Bangladesh in NepalOn 7th February 2026, India’s Under-17 (U-17) women’s national football team defeated Bangladesh 4–0 in the final of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 (U-19)...
New Bio-warrior Species Discovered in Bay of Bengal EcosystemIn February 2026, Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), in collaboration with global experts, discovered two new marine worm species (polychaetes) in the Digha and Bankiput regions of Purba Medinipur in West Bengal (WB).The discovery of these new worms have been published in a study titled ‘Description of Two New Species of Nereidids (Annelida: Neredidae) from West Bengal, India, Bay of Bengal.Two New Marine Worm Species: Nereididae is part of the marine polychaete worm family which is commonly known as ragworms or clam worms.Namalycastis solenotognatha is derived from the two Greek words i.e. solenotos (channelled) and gnatha (jaw) due to its unique jaws with a large number of canals that emerge from the pulp cavity.Nereis dhritiae: It is named after Dhriti Banerjee, the 1st woman director of ZSI, India’s oldest taxonomic research organisation.These two new segmented worm species are recognised by their long slender bodies, distinct head with eyes and tentacles, and parapodia.New Dragonfly Species: Researchers discovered a new dragon species, named Lyriothemis keralensis, in the low-lying coastal areas of Kerala.The new dragonfly species commonly known as the ‘Slender Bombardier’, was initially identified in 2013 in the Varapetty region of Kothamangalam (Kerala).The discovery of new dragonfly species has been published in the International Journal of Odonatology.Some of its features are: slender abdomen along with unique tail and genital structure.About Zoological Survey of India (ZSI):Director- Dr. Dhriti BanerjeeHeadquarters- Kolkata, West Bengal (WB)Established- 1916
New Bio-warrior Species Discovered in Bay of Bengal EcosystemIn February 2026, Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), in collaboration with global experts, discovered two new marine worm species (polychaetes) in the Digha and Bankiput regions of Purba Medinipur in West Bengal (WB).The discovery of these new worms have been published in a study titled ‘Description of Two New Species of Nereidids (Annelida: Neredidae) from West Bengal, India, Bay of Bengal.Two New Marine Worm Species: Nereididae is part of the marine polychaete worm family which is commonly known as ragworms or clam worms.Namalycastis solenotognatha is derived from the two Greek words i.e. solenotos (channelled) and gnatha (jaw) due to its unique jaws with a large number of canals that emerge from the pulp cavity.Nereis dhritiae: It is named after Dhriti Banerjee, the 1st woman director of ZSI, India’s oldest taxonomic research organisation.These two new segmented worm species are recognised by their long slender bodies, distinct head with eyes and tentacles, and parapodia.New Dragonfly Species: Researchers discovered a new dragon species, named Lyriothemis keralensis, in the low-lying coastal areas of Kerala.The new dragonfly species commonly known as the ‘Slender Bombardier’, was initially identified in 2013 in the Varapetty region of Kothamangalam (Kerala).The discovery of new dragonfly species has been published in the International Journal of Odonatology.Some of its features are: slender abdomen along with unique tail and genital structure.About Zoological Survey of India (ZSI):Director- Dr. Dhriti BanerjeeHeadquarters- Kolkata, West Bengal (WB)Established- 1916
New Bio-warrior Species Discovered in Bay of Bengal EcosystemIn February 2026, Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), in collaboration with global experts, discovered two new marine worm species (polychaetes) in the Digha and Bankiput...
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Anutin Charnvirakul Won Thailand’s 2026 General ElectionIn February 2026, Thailand’s caretaker Prime Minister (PM), Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), won the general election for the 500-member House of Representatives, as per preliminary results announced by the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT).In September 2025, Anutin Charnvirakul assumed the position of PM of Thailand following a period of political turbulence, later continuing in the role as caretaker PM during the election period.Election Result:Result: The party secured a strong mandate to form the next government, marking a decisive victory in the national polls.Majority : The BJT won 194 seats (175 constituency and 19 party-list), falling short of the 251-seat majority.Others: The People’s Party secured 116 seats, Pheu Thai 76 seats, while Kla Tham won 57 and the Democrat Party 22.About Thailand:Capital – BangkokCurrency – Thai baht (THB)
Anutin Charnvirakul Won Thailand’s 2026 General ElectionIn February 2026, Thailand’s caretaker Prime Minister (PM), Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), won the general election for the 500-member House of Representatives, as per preliminary results announced by the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT).In September 2025, Anutin Charnvirakul assumed the position of PM of Thailand following a period of political turbulence, later continuing in the role as caretaker PM during the election period.Election Result:Result: The party secured a strong mandate to form the next government, marking a decisive victory in the national polls.Majority : The BJT won 194 seats (175 constituency and 19 party-list), falling short of the 251-seat majority.Others: The People’s Party secured 116 seats, Pheu Thai 76 seats, while Kla Tham won 57 and the Democrat Party 22.About Thailand:Capital – BangkokCurrency – Thai baht (THB)
Anutin Charnvirakul Won Thailand’s 2026 General ElectionIn February 2026, Thailand’s caretaker Prime Minister (PM), Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), won the general election for the 500-member House of Represen...
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s party secures ‘landmark victory’ in snap electionsIn February 2026, Japan’s ruling party Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by the country’s 1st female Prime Minister (PM) Sanae Takaichi, along with its coalition partners secured a landmark victory in snap elections.Key Details of Elections:Electoral Milestone: LDP alone won 316 seats, surpassing a 261-seat absolute majority required in the 465-member of the lower house of Japan’s Parliament (the National Diet).This represents a major milestone ever since the party was founded in 1955 as it breaches the previous record of 300 seats won in 1986 by late PM Yasuhiro Nakasone.Coalition Partner: LDP’s coalition partner, Japan Innovation Party (JIP), known as Ishin secured 36 seats, bringing the total seats won by the ruling coalition to 352 and a super-majority of two-thirds of seats.Opposition Parties: Opposition parties in total secured only 111 seats, with major opposition Centrist Reform Alliance winning only 49 seats (down from 167).Voter Turnout: The voter turnout for this year’s election stood at marginally over 56% which is around 2 percentage points higher than last election.About Japan:Capital- TokyoCurrency- Japanese Yen (JPY)
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s party secures ‘landmark victory’ in snap electionsIn February 2026, Japan’s ruling party Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by the country’s 1st female Prime Minister (PM) Sanae Takaichi, along with its coalition partners secured a landmark victory in snap elections.Key Details of Elections:Electoral Milestone: LDP alone won 316 seats, surpassing a 261-seat absolute majority required in the 465-member of the lower house of Japan’s Parliament (the National Diet).This represents a major milestone ever since the party was founded in 1955 as it breaches the previous record of 300 seats won in 1986 by late PM Yasuhiro Nakasone.Coalition Partner: LDP’s coalition partner, Japan Innovation Party (JIP), known as Ishin secured 36 seats, bringing the total seats won by the ruling coalition to 352 and a super-majority of two-thirds of seats.Opposition Parties: Opposition parties in total secured only 111 seats, with major opposition Centrist Reform Alliance winning only 49 seats (down from 167).Voter Turnout: The voter turnout for this year’s election stood at marginally over 56% which is around 2 percentage points higher than last election.About Japan:Capital- TokyoCurrency- Japanese Yen (JPY)
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s party secures ‘landmark victory’ in snap electionsIn February 2026, Japan’s ruling party Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by the country’s 1st female Prime Minister (PM) Sanae Takaichi, along with its coalition partner...
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Transcorp International Received RBI’s In-Principle Approval for CPSIn February 2026, Transcorp International Limited received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for participation in Centralized Payment Systems (CPS), representing a major development in its banking services infrastructure.Following this authorization, Transcorp will be able to hold and operate a bank account at the RBI, and also be allotted its own Indian Financial System Code (IFSC).Key Details:Significance of CPS: The CPS authorisation, which is usually granted to banks, allows the company to develop and operate its payment ecosystem with Real Time Gross Settlement(RTGS) and National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) capabilities, in accordance with applicable RBI guidelines.The CPS will improve payment ecosystem independence, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance, while supporting secure and technology-driven payment solutions.Key Financial Highlights: Transcorp increased profitability during the quarter (49% growth compared to the last quarter); and the 9-month period (67% growth over the corresponding period of the last year) ended December 31, 2025.The company fully repaid all public Fixed Deposits (FDs) as part of its Public FD scheme.
Transcorp International Received RBI’s In-Principle Approval for CPSIn February 2026, Transcorp International Limited received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for participation in Centralized Payment Systems (CPS), representing a major development in its banking services infrastructure.Following this authorization, Transcorp will be able to hold and operate a bank account at the RBI, and also be allotted its own Indian Financial System Code (IFSC).Key Details:Significance of CPS: The CPS authorisation, which is usually granted to banks, allows the company to develop and operate its payment ecosystem with Real Time Gross Settlement(RTGS) and National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) capabilities, in accordance with applicable RBI guidelines.The CPS will improve payment ecosystem independence, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance, while supporting secure and technology-driven payment solutions.Key Financial Highlights: Transcorp increased profitability during the quarter (49% growth compared to the last quarter); and the 9-month period (67% growth over the corresponding period of the last year) ended December 31, 2025.The company fully repaid all public Fixed Deposits (FDs) as part of its Public FD scheme.
Transcorp International Received RBI’s In-Principle Approval for CPSIn February 2026, Transcorp International Limited received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for participation in Centralized Payment Systems (CPS), represen...
USGBC LEED List 2025: China Topped the List, India Rises to 2nd PositionIn February 2026, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), released the latest ‘Annual list of 10 countries and regions for Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) in 2025’, outside the United States of America(USA).As per the list, India climbed from 3rd place in 2024 to 2nd in 2025 in terms of total LEED-certified space, recording over 16,111,512 Gross Square Meters (GSM) across 611 projects during the year.Mainland China topped the list with 26,645,737 Gross Square Meters (GSM) of LEED-certified space across 1,939 projects.Key Findings of USGBC LEED List 2025:LEED Certification: There was significant growth in LEED certification globally last year, with more than 7,500 commercial projects certified, totaling over 147 million GSM.Global Leader: The USA remains the global leader in LEED adoption, with 50,129,093 GSM of certified space across 2,228 projects.Other Countries in the list: Canada ranked third with 288 projects covering 8,450,146 GSM, followed by Republic of Korea with 100 projects (3,879,192 GSM) and Mexico with 144 projects (3,294,953 GSM).Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) secured the 6th position with 3,158,950 GSM across 96 projects, followed by Brazil in 7th place with 2,933,631 GSM across 171 projects. Vietnam, made its debut in the top 10 rankings for the first time, ranked 8th with 2,602,797 GSM across 100 projects, while Sweden held the 9th position with 2,564,921 GSM across 183 projects. The United Arab Emirates completed the top 10, recording 2,251,714 GSM across 174 LEED-certified projects.Projects Leading: In 2025, the most significant and exponential growth in LEED-certified space occurred in industrial manufacturing and warehousing.
USGBC LEED List 2025: China Topped the List, India Rises to 2nd PositionIn February 2026, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), released the latest ‘Annual list of 10 countries and regions for Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) in 2025’, outside the United States of America(USA).As per the list, India climbed from 3rd place in 2024 to 2nd in 2025 in terms of total LEED-certified space, recording over 16,111,512 Gross Square Meters (GSM) across 611 projects during the year.Mainland China topped the list with 26,645,737 Gross Square Meters (GSM) of LEED-certified space across 1,939 projects.Key Findings of USGBC LEED List 2025:LEED Certification: There was significant growth in LEED certification globally last year, with more than 7,500 commercial projects certified, totaling over 147 million GSM.Global Leader: The USA remains the global leader in LEED adoption, with 50,129,093 GSM of certified space across 2,228 projects.Other Countries in the list: Canada ranked third with 288 projects covering 8,450,146 GSM, followed by Republic of Korea with 100 projects (3,879,192 GSM) and Mexico with 144 projects (3,294,953 GSM).Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) secured the 6th position with 3,158,950 GSM across 96 projects, followed by Brazil in 7th place with 2,933,631 GSM across 171 projects. Vietnam, made its debut in the top 10 rankings for the first time, ranked 8th with 2,602,797 GSM across 100 projects, while Sweden held the 9th position with 2,564,921 GSM across 183 projects. The United Arab Emirates completed the top 10, recording 2,251,714 GSM across 174 LEED-certified projects.Projects Leading: In 2025, the most significant and exponential growth in LEED-certified space occurred in industrial manufacturing and warehousing.
USGBC LEED List 2025: China Topped the List, India Rises to 2nd PositionIn February 2026, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), released the latest ‘Annual list of 10 countries and regions for ...
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