India transitioning as global destination for R&D: Kris Gopalakrishnan
Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan stated that India is positioned to become a global hub for R&D and advanced technology. He emphasized the importance of education, innovation, and industry collaboration in driving India's economic transition.
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India's shift toward a product-driven economy is a key indicator of its growing influence in the global technology and research landscape.
India is set to become the default global destination for Research and Development (R&D) services and advanced technology solutions, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder, Infosys, said in Coimbatore on Tuesday (August 25, 2026).
Describing education, research, innovation and incubation as the four pillars of a future-ready institution, Mr. Gopalakrishnan who is also Chairman, Axilor Ventures; and Trustee, Pratiksha Trust & Pratithi Investment Trust, called upon graduating engineers to contribute to India’s transition towards a product-driven and developed economy.
Delivering the Foundation Day address, on ‘Building Tomorrow’, Mr. Gopalakrishnan also unveiled the Platinum Jubilee Souvenir. He handed over the first copy to G. R. Karthikeyan, Founder Trustee & Chairman, PSG & Sons’ Charities, and commended the institution’s role in strengthening Coimbatore’s industrial ecosystem.
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