Wakefit.co, a leading D2C sleep and home solutions provider, unveils the 9th edition of its flagship annual survey, The Great Indian Sleep Scorecard (GISS) 2026, offering a data-driven look into the evolving sleep habits of urban Indians. This year’s report highlights a growing national sleep crisis driven by digital dependency, late-night sleep schedules, and increasing workplace fatigue.

City Rankings: How India’s Metros Compare on Sleep Health

Based on indicators such as bedtime discipline, insomnia concerns, wake-up schedules, and daytime fatigue, the report reveals the following city rankings:

Chennai - India’s Most Disciplined Sleepers

Chennai tops the rankings with the lowest late-bedtime rate (48.8%) and lowest late wake-up rate (23.8%) among major metros. Insomnia concerns remain relatively lower at 32.1%, although 61.9% still report not feeling rested upon waking

Hyderabad – The Balanced Sleeper City

Hyderabad ranks second, reflecting relatively stable sleep habits with 42% reporting late bedtimes and 31% indicating insomnia concerns, suggesting a more balanced sleep pattern compared to other metros

Gurugram – The Resilient Sleeper City

Gurugram takes the third spot, driven by a younger workforce navigating demanding schedules while maintaining comparatively healthier sleep indicators

Bengaluru – The Sleep Paradox

Bengaluru ranks fourth, highlighting the pressures of a fast-paced work culture where 36.3% go to bed after midnight and 54% report not feeling rested upon waking

Delhi – Rising Sleep Challenges

Delhi places fifth, recording the highest late wake-up rate in the country at 45%, alongside 32% reporting insomnia concerns, signalling growing sleep disruption

Kolkata – The Late-Night City

Kolkata ranks sixth with 75.5% reporting late bedtimes and 53.1% experiencing compressed sleep cycles, where individuals sleep after midnight but wake early

Mumbai – India’s Most Sleep-Deprived City

Mumbai ranks at the bottom with 76.5% late bedtimes, 42.5% late wake-ups, and 62.6% not feeling rested upon waking. Nearly 60% report feeling sleepy during work hours, indicating severe sleep deprivation

Key National Sleep Trends from GISS 2026

1. Phone Addiction Fuels Insomnia Fears: Digital dependency continues to disrupt sleep patterns nationwide

- 87.6% of respondents use their phones before bedtime, making it the most common sleep-disrupting behaviour

- Late-night activities such as social media scrolling, binge-watching, and prolonged screen exposureare key contributors to sleep disruption

- 33.4% of urban Indians report fearing they may have insomnia, reflecting rising anxiety around sleep health

2. Half of Urban India Is Too Tired to Work:Sleep deprivation is increasingly impacting workplace productivity.

- 57.8% of respondents report feeling sleepy during work hours, marking a 7.8% increase from 2025

- Workplace fatigue is particularly pronounced in: Delhi – 64.4% | Bengaluru – 61.7% | Mumbai – 59.2%

- 48.7% of Indians report not feeling rested upon waking, with the highest levels seen in: Mumbai – 62.6% | Chennai – 61.9% | Delhi – 57.4%

3. Indians Are Sleeping Later Than Ever: Bedtimes across India continue to shift deeper into the night.

- Only 12% maintain a healthy pre-10 p.m. bedtime

- Nearly 60% go to bed after 11 p.m., highlighting a nationwide trend toward delayed sleep schedules

- 29.1% experience compressed sleep cycles, where individuals sleep late but wake early due to work commitments, resulting in only 5–6 hours of sleep per night

- Late bedtimes have increased by 1.8% compared to 2025, reinforcing the trend of shrinking sleep windows

4. India’s Sleep Crisis Is Accelerating: Year-on-year comparisons show that sleep health indicators are either stagnating or worsening.

- Late bedtimes (after midnight) increased by 1.8%

- Daytime sleepiness rose by 7.8% in just one year

- Insomnia concerns remain persistently high

- PhPhone usage before sleep continues at consistently high levels

5. What Indians Believe Can Improve Their Sleep: Encouragingly, awareness around sleep health appears to be growing. When asked what could improve their sleep quality:

- 8% believe a better mattress or sleep surface could help

- 8% say avoiding digital devices before bedtime would improve sleep

- 5% highlight maintaining a consistent sleep routine

Commenting on the findings, Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, Co-founder and Director of Wakefit.co, said, "The Great Indian Sleep Scorecard 2026 highlights how lifestyle changes, digital habits, and demanding work schedules are increasingly shaping how Indians sleep. While awareness about sleep health is improving, the data shows that the country continues to struggle with late-night habits and workplace fatigue. At Wakefit.co, we remain committed to driving meaningful conversations around sleep health and encouraging individuals to prioritise better sleep as a cornerstone of overall well-being."

The Great Indian Sleep Scorecard is Wakefit.co’s annual in-house survey, now in its 9th edition. The 2026 report analysed over 3000 responses collected between January 2025 and March 2026, capturing sleep habits across Indian cities, age groups, and lifestyles. Through this annual study, Wakefit.co continues to contribute to the sleep and home solutions ecosystem, through data-driven insights and awareness building initiatives.