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India's R&D Expenditure Surpasses 0.8% of GDP, First Time Since 2010
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 11:40 PM
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India's research and development spending has risen above 0.8% of its gross domestic product, marking the first time the country has reached this benchmark since 2010.
India's research and development (R&D) expenditure has crossed the 0.8% of GDP threshold, a milestone first achieved in 2010. The figure, reported by The Hindu, reflects a steady rise in government and private sector investment in scientific research. This uptick aligns with the government's National Innovation Strategy, which aims to boost India's global competitiveness. The increase is expected to strengthen research infrastructure and foster technological breakthroughs across sectors.