The Rankings
The measured standing of the city
The institution maintains a continuous index of the city’s defining qualities. Figures are updated monthly and entered into the permanent statistical record.
June 2026 · The Composite Character Index (CCI), updated monthly by the Office of Civic Memory.
The Composite Character Index
Six measures of the city’s character
Endurance Index
Traffic
0
▲ 2 vs last month
Sustained national leadership in evening congestion, anchored by the NH48 corridor.
Seasonal Depth Index
Waterlogging
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▲ 6 vs last month
A strong seasonal surge, led by the cyber district underpass and the basement formations.
Ambient Ochre Index
Dust
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▼ 3 vs last month
A slight seasonal easing with the rains, though the signature tone remains world-class.
Perpetuity Index
Construction
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▲ 1 vs last month
An unmatched density of active, non-completing works. The city’s defining discipline.
Negotiation Index
Parking Complexity
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▲ 3 vs last month
Rising complexity across basements, sustained by an ever-widening vehicle-to-space ratio.
Passage Index
Commute Difficulty
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▲ 4 vs last month
Composite difficulty across distance, depth, dust and diversion. A holistic civic measure.
Historical Trend · Twelve Months
Construction: the city’s standout measure
The Perpetuity Index has held at the front of the national table throughout the year, closing the most recent period at 98. Monthly readings follow.
Sector Rankings
The standing of the sectors
| Sector | Traffic | Water | Dust | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber City / DLF Phase II | 98 | 88 | 90 | 96 |
| Golf Course Road | 95 | 72 | 86 | 91 |
| Sohna Road | 94 | 90 | 93 | 82 |
| MG Road | 93 | 84 | 92 | 88 |
| Sector 56 / 57 | 89 | 78 | 96 | 80 |
| New Gurgaon (Sectors 80+) | 82 | 86 | 98 | 74 |
| Old City / Sadar | 91 | 92 | 89 | 95 |
| Dwarka Expressway Frontage | 87 | 80 | 97 | 70 |
At a Glance
The composite index, ranked
Note: a higher index denotes a greater contribution to the formation of civic character. The institution regards no figure on this page as cause for concern.