Founding Edition 2026 · WCRC sector group
Media and telecom workplaces in India: the 2026 ranking
8 organisations in India's Most Loved 250 Workplaces 2026 fall in this WCRC sector group. Their average composite score is 57.3, 11.9 points below the 69.2 cohort average, and 1 sit in the A bands. Trust & Belonging is their strongest pillar on average (61.4) and Psychological Safety the weakest (52.1).
| Rank | Organisation | Score | Band | P.Safety | Rep & Inc | Eq.Opp | Transparency | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | Tata Communications | 74 | A3 | 65 | 70 | 76 | 71 | 81 |
| 204 | Ericsson India | 63 | B2 | 55 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 64 |
| 214 | Sun TV Network | 53 | B3 | 51 | 54 | 52 | 45 | 58 |
| 215 | PVR Inox | 52 | B3 | 50 | 53 | 51 | 44 | 57 |
| 216 | Zee Entertainment | 52 | B3 | 50 | 53 | 51 | 44 | 57 |
| 217 | JioStar India | 52 | B3 | 50 | 53 | 51 | 44 | 57 |
| 222 | Nokia Solutions India | 62 | B2 | 54 | 61 | 65 | 64 | 63 |
| 238 | Indus Towers | 50 | B3 | 42 | 45 | 54 | 44 | 54 |
Rank is position among all 250. Pillar columns show scores from 0 to 100. How the ranking was built.
Pillar averages against the full ranking
| Pillar | Group average | All 250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological Safety | 52.1 | 63.8 | -11.7 |
| Representation & Inclusion | 56.4 | 69.7 | -13.3 |
| Equitable Opportunity | 58.3 | 73.3 | -15 |
| Transparency & Accountability | 52.6 | 68.5 | -15.9 |
| Trust & Belonging | 61.4 | 70.9 | -9.5 |
What this group includes
The sector labels recorded in the ranking that WCRC placed in this group, with the number of organisations under each.
- Media & Entertainment 3
- Telecom Equipment / Networks 2
- Media / OTT 1
- Telecom Infrastructure 1
- Telecom Services 1
Questions about this list
Which media and telecom organisation ranks highest in India's Most Loved 250?
Tata Communications, at position 74 of 250 with a composite score of 74 (A3).
How many media and telecom organisations are ranked?
8 of the 250: 6 Indian companies and 2 multinationals' India operations. 1 of them are in the A bands.
How do media and telecom organisations compare with the full ranking?
Their average composite score is 57.3, which is 11.9 points below the 69.2 average for all 250. Trust & Belonging is their strongest pillar on average (61.4) and Psychological Safety the weakest (52.1).
How was this sector group formed?
The ranking records each organisation under a sector label. WCRC sorted the 158 labels into 19 groups, so the group follows the recorded label, not a judgement about one company. This group includes: Media & Entertainment (3), Telecom Equipment / Networks (2), Media / OTT (1), Telecom Infrastructure (1), Telecom Services (1). By secondary research only: published employee-sentiment evidence, a public disclosure audit, WCRC analyst evaluation and third-party validation, scored on the five-pillar WCRC Equity Index. WCRC did not survey employees for the ranking.
Other sector groups
- IT services, BPO and GCC
- Technology, software and semiconductors
- Banking and investment banking
- NBFCs, fintech, broking and payments
- Insurance
- Pharma, biotech and life sciences
- Healthcare services and medical devices
- Automotive and components
- FMCG and consumer brands
- Consumer durables and electronics
- Retail, e-commerce and food service
- Logistics, travel and aviation
- Industrials, engineering and aerospace
- Infrastructure and real estate
- Cement and building materials
- Power and energy
- Metals, chemicals, agrochemicals and textiles
- Consulting, professional services and staffing
- All sector groups
- Top 10
- Top 25
- All 250 A to Z
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