How stronger industry-academia links can boost India’s R&D impact
India's R&D spend is rising, yet it remains low. Two academics outline how tighter business–university links can turn labs into markets: co-funded centres, clearer IP, shared test beds, and disclosure of R&D spend. They point to IIT Madras Research Park, ANRF, DRDO iDEX, and CSIR, and sector plays from semiconductors to defence electronics.