The Daily Brief Digging through the RBI annual report
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Jun 6, 2025 Explore the intriguing insights from the Reserve Bank of India's annual report, highlighting shifts in research spending and foreign investment strategies. Discover how central banks are navigating geopolitical uncertainties and promoting local currencies. Additionally, examine the economic challenges posed by climate change in South Asia, with a focus on the region's vulnerabilities and the urgent need for adaptation strategies to bolster resilience against extreme weather.
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India's R&D Spending Insights
- India's R&D spending is just 0.7% of GDP, far below major economies spending 2% or more.
- Middle-income countries like India get more productivity growth per R&D spent if policies improve.
Shift in Corporate Borrowing Trends
- Larger Indian companies are borrowing less from banks, favoring cheaper market-based funding options.
- This shift suggests growing sophistication in India's corporate credit and financial systems.
Indian Firms' Global Investment Strategy
- Indian firms now invest more overseas in developed economies, prioritizing larger stable markets.
- Exporting precedes investment, indicating a strategic phased approach to global expansion.