10 Global Records By India In 2023

India's Lunar Achievement

In 2023, Indias Chandrayaan-3 marked a historic milestone by becoming the first country to successfully land on the Moons South Pole.

Rapid 5G Rollout

India achieved the worlds fastest 5G rollout, installing one site every minute, according to official figures from the Government of India.

Largest Meditation Centre

Varanasi, India, is now home to Swarved Mahamandir, the worlds largest meditation centre. It is capable of accommodating 20,000 people simultaneously.

Longest River Cruise

MV Ganga Vilas completed the worlds longest river cruise, embarking on a 50-day journey through 27 river systems in India and Bangladesh, setting a new record.

Guinness Yoga Feat

A yoga session led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Surat, Gujarat, entered the Guinness Book of World Records with a participation of 147,952 people on June 21, 2023.

Largest Aircraft Deal

Air India made history with the worlds largest-ever single-tranche aircraft purchase, acquiring 470 planes from Airbus and Boeing, valued at over $70 billion.

Fastest-Growing Economy

India secured the position of the worlds fastest-growing major economy, surpassing the UK and achieving a remarkable 7.8% growth in real GDP during the opening quarter of the financial year 2023.

India Tops In Digital Payments

India claimed the top spot for digital payments, recording 89.5 million transactions, according to data from MyGovIndia.

Largest Office Building

Surat Diamond Bourse in Gujarat, India, achieved recognition from the Guinness World Record as the worlds largest office building, spanning 659,611 square metres.

Largest 'Deepotsav'

Ayodhyas Deepotsav set a new Guinness World Record by lighting over 22.23 lakh diyas (earthen lamps), creating a breathtaking spectacle.