Growth of Science & Technology Industry - Infographic

India's technology spending is projected to reach approximately US$ 54.5 billion (Rs. 4.49 trillion) by 2027, making it the highest in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

Advantage India

Robust
Demand

* The country remains among the top three countries in scientific publication as per NSF database and in terms of no. of PhDs, in size of Higher Education System; as well as in terms of number of Start-ups.

* India is rapidly emerging as a global hub for space sector engagement according to the Science and Technology Minister, emphasizing the country's growing capabilities in space technology and innovation.

Attractive
Opportunities

* IIT Madras and ISRO have developed and booted India’s first indigenous semiconductor chip, the RISC–V Controller for Space Applications (IRIS), showcasing domestic R&D strength in space technology.

* India’s drone market could grow from Rs. 35,696 crore (US$ 4.2 billion) in 2025 to Rs. 1,95,477 crore (US$ 23 billion) by 2030, as per the EY-FICCI report “Making India the Drone Hub of the World.”

* India filed over 86,000 AI patents between 2010 and 2025, accounting for 25% of all tech patents, with filings from 2021-25 seven times higher than 2010-15, and 63% originating domestically.

Policy
Support

* India's ambitious vision towards 2047 in science and technology emphasizing self-reliance and innovation-led growth, underscoring ongoing positive momentum in policy support.

* The Union Cabinet cleared a Rs. 99,771 crore (US$ 11.65 billion) Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme to boost deep-tech research through Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) funding, with industry leaders backing the move but seeking clearer governance and fund allocation.

* The India AI Mission has been allocated a budget of around Rs. 2,000 crore (US$ 236.4 million), a massive increase from Rs. 173 crore (US$ 8.6 million) in 2DST’s NIDHI programme 2024-25.

Rising
Private Activity

* In tune with Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi’s vision of National Hydrogen Mission (NHM), M/s Multi Nano Sense Technologies Private Limited, Maharashtra has come up with plan to manufacturing of Hydrogen sensors indigenously.

* Under the IndiaAI Mission, startups like Sarvam AI, Soket AI, Gnani AI, and Gan AI are building open-source models, backed by affordable GPUs, datasets, and global programmes to drive AI solutions in key sectors.

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Last updated: Nov, 2025

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