
India rising steadily in Global Innovation Index metrics: Soumitra Dutta, Founder, Portulans Institute
Published on: Oct. 11, 2025, 3:29 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
In an interview with indianexpress.com, Soumitra Dutta, founder of the Portulans Institute, explains how India’s rise as a global “innovation over-performer” is powered by ICT exports, a booming startup ecosystem, and city-level innovation clusters — and why the next leap will depend on deeper R&D investment and stronger industry–university linkages.