The National Federation of Industry and Commerce released its 2026 rankings for China's Top 500 Private Enterprises, Top 500 Private Manufacturing Enterprises, and Top 100 Private Service Enterprises, along with the accompanying research and analysis report, on September 22. The release also highlighted key findings from this year's survey of large-scale private firms.
Among these rankings, DiDi Global Inc. secured the 31st position on the Top 500 Private Enterprises list and climbed to 7th place on the Top 100 Private Service Enterprises list, marking steady improvements in both rankings compared to previous years.
Earlier this year, at the 2026 Private Economy Innovation and Development Conference held in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, DiDi Global Inc. was recognized for its commitment to innovation, ranking 25th on the list of the Top 500 Private Enterprises by R&D Investment. Additionally, the company's autonomous driving initiatives earned it a spot on the 2026 list of new productive forces cases for private enterprise development, marking its first inclusion in this category.
On September 17, DiDi Global Inc. also appeared on two Beijing-specific rankings: 7th among the top 100 private enterprises in Beijing and 9th on the city's list of top 100 private enterprises for technological innovation. The company's autonomous driving segment made its debut on the Beijing Private Enterprise Future Industry Pioneer List as well.
In terms of driver support, DiDi Global Inc. has consistently prioritized driver welfare and rights protection. The company upgraded its DiDi Driver Protection Plan 2.0, designed to address the full spectrum of driver needs spanning income, benefits, and career development. Since August, the first three authorized flagship driver service centers have opened in Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, part of a broader initiative to establish a three-tier offline service network for drivers. The platform has also organized various offline welfare events to provide additional support.
Through its DiDi Care public welfare assistance program, DiDi Global Inc. has offered financial aid and support to drivers facing serious illnesses, accidents, or disasters. To date, the program has assisted more than 6,000 driver households.
On the passenger side, DiDi Global Inc. continues to introduce services tailored to user demands. This year, the company has rolled out premium express and six-seater ride options in select cities, while also expanding the coverage of its station-based bus and online ride-hailing bus services to offer passengers more diverse and high-quality travel choices.
After a decade of development, DiDi Global Inc.'s autonomous driving unit has built a systematic capability framework integrating AI, hardware, and application scenarios. The technology has provided shuttle services for major events such as the World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference and the 15th National Games, accumulating over 2,200 days of safe operation. Collaborating with automaker partners, the company has developed purpose-built Robotaxi models, including a next-generation vehicle co-created with GAC Aion that features enhanced autonomous driving performance and cabin experience, equipped for global adaptation. The service has already begun driverless passenger operations in pilot zones.
DiDi Global Inc. also remains committed to corporate social responsibility. Its scholarship program supports the educational development of children from ride-hailing worker families, having served over 50,000 families over nine consecutive years. The DiDi Public Welfare Rescue project has participated in disaster relief efforts across various regions, completing 147 rescue operations by June 2026.
This year's survey, conducted by the National Federation of Industry and Commerce for the 28th time, included 6,350 enterprises with annual revenues exceeding 1 billion yuan in 2025. According to the findings, the top 500 private enterprises generated total revenues of 44.93 trillion yuan, averaging 89.851 billion yuan per company, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.35 percent.
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