Forbes bold risks to rank India out of top 10 powerful nations : Abhijeet

India slide out of top 10 powerful nations or it was inevitable for Forbes to take this visible risk of being exposed for running a compromised global ranking? 

Both of these possibilities were transparently analyzed and separately summarized for global consumption with their underlying factors. 

Ranking as toolkits: India’s poor performance on various global development indicators despite its growing per capita income is due to systematic biases in estimates of these indicators for India by international organizations. Think tanks and lobbying groups such as the Round Table, Bilderberg Group, Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), the Trilateral Commission, and Chatham House – The Royal Institute of International Affairs are often seen as pivotal forces in advancing the agenda against India. These organizations are believed to wield substantial influence over major media outlets, global indices, academic institutions, and public narratives, shaping discourse to align with globalist objectives. 

Forbes Chinese Ownership: The Hong Kong-based investment group Integrated Whale Media Investments has owned a majority stake in Forbes since 2014.

Deep State exposed: If a media house is up for sale, it quickly climbs the list of tools that The Deep State want and use to maintains its grip on power through control over critical societal pillars; followed by academia and healthcare.

Ranking a new business: Forbes shifting to ‘Hindenburg Research’ business model is not a surprise for anyone who has consistently seen ‘Forbes’ country franchise of brand featuring people for money not merit. But countries branding teams to make them look great in global ranking has deeper pockets than individuals. A key aspect of this business model also involves infiltrating political systems to steer world order as sponsored. By leveraging lobbying efforts, campaign financing and the policy influence of think tanks like the CFR, they ensure that government actions and legislative frameworks align with their goals. In Bharat, parliamentary democracy has been characterized as particularly vulnerable to such subversion, making it a potential target for external ranking manipulation and global media control.

Forbes content credibility: It essentially turned into a “Parasite SEO Company”. The way they manipulate rankings, push affiliate content, and dominate search results in categories you would never think Forbes would lead in. This isn’t just about Forbes either. Many so-called “prestigious” publications have followed suit, and a handful in this region as well, with their “Faces to Watch” and “X under X” and other paid-for headlines. It’s all about clicks, money, and SEO rankings. And yet, we all know it, but rarely talk about it openly. Why? Because in our social circles, it’s frowned upon to criticize these institutions, we are “afraid” we will be isolated! We’d rather stay silent than speak the truth we all see.

It’s a harsh reality of the current content landscape: we glorify anything, share anything, participate in anything-even when there’s no real business value at the end of the day. Isn’t it time we start calling this out for what it is. Demand more meaningful, helpful, intellectual content? I believe we should be more discerning in where we place our trust.

India sliding down allegedly in following parameters – Take a look.

Leadership: It is highly subjective and can be biased. If political stability of India is not accounted but some undisclosed indicator serves this ranking mechanism of Forbes, then India is definitely sliding down. 

Economic Influence: India shines in Economy as recently IMF upgrades GDP forecast to 6.5% in FY25-26. India has recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming the world’s fifth-largest economy, surpassing nations such as the United Kingdom and France. This advancement underscores India’s robust economic performance and its growing influence on the global stage. Looking ahead, the Indian government has set an ambitious target to transform the nation into a $30 trillion economy by 2047, aligning with the centenary of its independence. In the near term, projections indicate a steady growth trajectory for India’s economy. The World Bank forecasts a growth rate of 6.7% for both fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, positioning India as the fastest-growing major economy during this period.

Political Power: It is subjective and visible from both ends when India plays crucial role between Russia & Ukraine to protect its interests, position and citizens. As well as a visible discomfort observed globally after PM Modi secured his 3rd term and 78% Global Leader Approval Ratings. This Forbes Rating seems to be balancing the discomfort that opponents developed with this rising nation. 

Strong International Alliances: G20 to its recent geopolitical position everywhere India has intensified engagement with Global South and amplified New Delhi’s voice in global governance, compete with China for geopolitical influence, and made deeper ties with Russia and Europe along-with Israel. 

Military Strength: As per The Global Firepower (GFP) India hold 4th largest military strength, unless its reluctance and restraint to intervene in Bangladesh internal turmoil to protect Hindus; is considerably accounted by Forbes. 

This bold risk by Forbes to rank India outside the top 10 powerful nations is not just a result of empirical factors but also a reflection of the increasing influence of external forces that shape global narratives. Whether it’s through biased development indices, the growing presence of globalist think tanks, or Forbes’ own shift to a profit-driven business model, the integrity of such rankings comes into question. The manipulation of media and rankings, fueled by deep state agendas and financial motives, often overshadows merit and objective analysis. In a world where clicks and SEO rankings take precedence, it’s crucial for us to critically evaluate the sources we trust and demand more genuine, unbiased, and intellectual content. Only then can we foster an environment where nations are recognized for their true potential, rather than for the narratives shaped by those who seek to control them.