New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India’s rise to the 38th position in the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII) cemented the country’s position as a top innovator among lower-middle-income economies and first in Central and Southern Asia, according to a media report.

The report by the Times of Oman called it a “national pride” and stated that “innovation is now integral to India’s economic identity”.

“India is no longer an aspirant but an active participant in the global innovation race,” said the report, citing the country’s successes in ICT services exports, late-stage venture capital deals, and unicorn valuations, beyond its growth in innovation.

The report highlighted India’s rise in the GII is “a story of consistency and resilience”.

“From its 48th rank in 2020, India has improved steadily ea

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