By Harleen Kaur, Vibodh Nautiyal, Ayushee Thukral, Avinash Koli, Yakshith Kiran
What Does Industry-Driven Science Mean for Society?
This report looks closely at how the Indian industry, from pharmaceuticals to software, invests in research and development (R&D), and how it compares with global peers. The findings show that the Indian firms are beginning to grow their R&D efforts and are more transparent than many global counterparts. But on key fronts like patents and PhD talent, the gaps remain.
At first glance, it might seem like a corporate story. But underneath is a much bigger question. What kind of science do we want, and who should shape it?
In India, much of industrial science is funded or enabled by public policy. It carries the promise of jobs, self-reliance, and global standing. But if science is to serve society, then we must ask who it includes, what it prioritises, and how it is held accountable. This report tries to objectively showcase how the industry values its R&D efforts and tries to imagine the role of firms in shaping progress. To move forward, we need a deeper conversation about how industry, government, and the public can work together to make science both excellent and equitable.
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