<h1>India Drops to Third in Edelman Trust Barometer, Revealing Trust Gap and Misinformation Concerns Across Income Levels.</h1> India has fallen to third place on the Edelman Trust Barometer, indicating a decline in public trust in government, businesses, media, and NGOs. The survey highlights a significant trust gap between low-income and high-income groups, with only 65% of low-income individuals expressing trust compared to 80% of high-income individuals. Globally, the study reveals increasing grievance, with many believing institutions serve narrow interests, benefiting the wealthy. Trust in institutional leaders is low, with 69% fearing misinformation. Alarmingly, a significant portion of younger respondents supports hostile activism for change. Developing nations like China, Indonesia, and India rank higher in trust compared to major economies.