India Climbs to 39th Position in Global Innovation Index 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024 | India ranks 39th among 133 global economies, up from 81st in 2015. |
| Regional Ranking | India ranks 1st in Central & Southern Asia and among lower-middle-income economies. |
| WIPO Science & Technology Cluster Rankings | India ranks 4th, with Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai in the global top 100 S&T clusters. |
| Intangible Asset Intensity | India ranks 7th globally in intangible asset intensity. |
| Global Top Innovators | 1. Switzerland, 2. Sweden, 3. USA, 4. Singapore, 5. UK. |
| Central & Southern Asia Region | 1. India (39th), 2. Iran (64th), 3. Kazakhstan (78th), 4. Uzbekistan (83th). |
| Sector-Specific Progress | Electric car sales tripled in 2022. Strengths in ICT services exports, venture capital, and intangible assets. |