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Private Sector Dominates India's R&D Expenditure

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Recent parliamentary data from the Department of Science and Technology reveals a structural shift in India's research landscape, with private industry contributing 51.8% of the total R&D expenditure in 2023–24. This marks the first time private sector investment has surpassed government spending, reflecting a significant evolution in India's innovation ecosystem.

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