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Entities | FY23; 100% (Total: 83K) | FY24; 100% (Total: 92K) |
Individuals | 19% | 17% |
Start-ups | 3% | 3% |
SMEs | 2% | 4% |
Educational Institutions | 23% | 26% |
MNCs | 45% | 42% |
Indian Entities | 8% | 8% |
Data from NASSCOM highlights India’s growing innovation potential. Between 2010 and 2025, India filed approximately 86,000 AI-related patents—over 25 per cent of all technology patents during that period. Machine Learning accounted for more than half of these filings, with Generative AI emerging as a significant driver of innovation. However, despite this progress, India’s AI patent grant rate remains only 0.37 per cent, far lower than countries like China and the US, underscoring the need for greater focus on commercialising research outcomes.
According to Rajesh Subramaniam, key priority areas for deep-tech R&D should include:
The prospects for R&D in India are promising but hinge on substantial, sustained investments from both government and private sectors. As the Make in India initiative advances, domestic innovation will be crucial to ensuring that India does not merely assemble products but designs and manufactures the core technologies powering them. “I see a growing recognition within the government and industry about the importance of R&D. Initiatives like PLI scheme are a step in the right direction, as they provide incentives for domestic manufacturing and innovation. However, we need to focus not just on scaling up production but on developing the technologies that make manufacturing more efficient, sustainable, and globally competitive,” observes Yogesh Pandit.
Innovation must be seen as the foundation of growth, not just a by-product of industrial expansion. True progress cannot simply be bought—it must be developed internally through long-term commitment to R&D. Looking ahead, building a robust and inclusive R&D ecosystem will be essential. This means investing in talent, encouraging closer industry-academia partnerships, and ensuring long-term funding for research and infrastructure. Pandit concludes, “The government must continue to play an active role by creating policies that encourage R&D and by providing the necessary infrastructure and funding support.”
Baba Kalyani, CMD, Bharat Forge Ltd
The Rs 1 trillion RDI scheme marks a defining moment as India accelerates its transformation towards a technology-led, innovation-driven economy and a products nation.
Ashok Chandak, President, IESA
As R&D efforts scale up, we will witness the creation of new product ideas and technologies that will enhance India’s competitiveness, improve profit margins, and open doors for exports.
Dr Nikhil Agarwal, MD, FIIT, IIT Delhi
Start-ups will be key in transforming India's R&D landscape. They lead the way in innovation, effectively bridge the industry-academia gap, and accelerate the commercialistion of research.
S Sunil Kumar, Country President, Henkel Adhesive Technologies India
True self-reliance does not come from assembling products. It comes from designing them, improving them, and owning the IP related to them. That is where R&D becomes the strategic differentiator.
Yogesh Pandit, Director of Product Acceleration at FSID, IISc
Academia generates a significant amount of research. To truly benefit from this research, it must be translated into commercially viable products and solutions. This is where industry partnerships play a crucial role.
Rajesh Subramaniam, CEO & Founder, embedUR Systems
Industry leaders see RDI scheme as a ‘game changer’ for deep-tech and AI, although bureaucratic delays and governance efficiency remain critical for success.
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