No. 5: JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Johnson & Johnson is a global pharmaceutical major. The American major is the world's fifth most reputable firm.
Both Tata and Infosys have gained over 100 spots each to join the top tier of global companies.
"India's Tata Group and Infosys Technologies saw their reputations increase by over 8 points in 2008, and catapulted over 100 spots in the ranking to join the top tier of global companies in 2008, in recognition of their growing role among the world's business elite," the report said.
Image: A box of Johnson & Johnson Kling Rolls are displayed on a shelf at a Walgreens store in Chicago, Illinois. | Photograph: Tim Boyle/Getty Images
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