India’s manufacturing growth is hampered by low R&D spending, currently at 0.6% of GDP, a report highlights. To boost its manufacturing share, India aims to increase R&D expenditure to 2% by 2035, requiring greater private sector involvement and stronger innovation ecosystems. This transition to innovation-driven manufacturing is crucial for long-term global competitiveness.
NCDEX launches India’s first weather derivatives contract based on Mumbai rainfall
NCDEX has announced India’s first SEBI-approved exchange-traded weather derivatives contract, “RAINMUMBAI”, aimed at helping market participants hedge risks arising from monsoon rainfall fluctuations. The contract,