Finance Minister Calls for India to Shift from Manufacturing to Innovation
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Nirmala Sitharaman urged India to move beyond “Made in India” and focus on “Imagined in India,” emphasizing the need for stronger research and development investment and the creation of domestic intellectual property. Speaking to Indian businesses, she highlighted that future growth depends on better corporate governance, design, and patents rather than merely scaling production. The call aims to boost innovation and global competitiveness.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Mint
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Focus on Better Governance and R&D, Not Just Scale: Nirmala Sitharaman to India Inc — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- 'Made in India’ must give way to ‘Imagined in India’, says Sitharaman bats for design, patents; innovation — Mint (center)