# India’s Next Challenge Is Turning Scale Into Global Capability

2026-08-14T14:20:13+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

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India has the population, institutions and diaspora to expand its global role in management and science, but scale alone will not deliver results, two Hindustan Times commentaries argue. One cites about 45 million higher-education students and more than 8,400 management institutes, while calling for AI-focused training and stronger human skills. The other compares India’s scientific potential with Britain’s, noting India’s strength in chemistry and applied sciences, but gaps in biology, medicine and major prizes. Both articles call for closer links between institutions and overseas talent. Proposed steps include joint programmes, visiting appointments, shared postdocs, easier research travel and greater institutional freedom. The science commentary also points to LIGO-India and genetics as areas where India may hold an advantage.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/features/can-india-become-a-global-hub-for-future-ready-management-talent-101786614864835.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/the-next-frontier-for-indian-science-on-the-80th-independence-day-101786764768490.html>

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