Economic liberalisation and R&amp;D and innovation responses of Indian public and private sector industries

Das, Priyadarshini

doi:10.1504/ijmdm.2004.005010

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“…patent policies have impacted innovation. For instance, Das (2004) found that after economic liberalization, while R&D in certain segments of India's private sector increased, it decreased in the public sector; overall, R&D spending among firms in most industries decreased, and innovation output suffered. According to this study, easy access to foreign technology likely reduced the need for in-house R&D. Similarly, Kathuria (2008) examined the impact of FDI on R&D investments by medium and high tech firms, and found that FDI flows have a negative impact (initially) on R&D; economic reforms allowed such firms to import technology instead of investing in development and innovation.…”

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“…Though Das (2004) found that overall R&D spending has decreased, Dubey and Dubey (2010) noted that spending by R&D centers set up as wholly owned subsidiaries (or partnerships) by MNEs in India has increased. For example, Singh (2006) noted that Chakrabarti and Bhaumik (2009) found that United States (US) MNEs have driven recent growth in patenting from India.…”

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Innovation in India: A review of past research and future directions

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The rapid economic growth that India enjoyed following the start of its economic reforms in 1991 has led to a growing scholarly interest in Indian organizations and management practices. In this paper, we bring together extant yet dispersed research on one important and salient element of Indian economic growth: innovation. We organize and review the substantive innovation research in India based on its scope and focus, and find that it has yielded unique insights about India's innovation systems and processes at both the institutional and firm levels. Three interesting trends emerge from this review of the literature. First, a growing body of research has started identifying innovation phenomena unique to India, such as Bfrugal innovation^and the related notion of Bjugaad.^Second, a discernible arc in Indian innovation research can be observed, that is, a shift from a focus on the role of the state to the role of MNEs and Indian businesses in innovation. Finally, unlike much innovation research elsewhere, there appears to be significant interest in innovation that serves the need of the

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Section: Macro/outcome Studiesmentioning

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Innovation in India: A review of past research and future directions

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“…For example, Salim (2003) indicates that most of the improvement in productivity of food manufacturing firms in Bangladesh is explained by technological progress rather than by reform. Das (2004) finds that in India, both the private and public sectors had lower innovation output after liberalization, despite the former increasing R&D and the latter reducing it.…”

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“…Empirical analyses show an inconclusive picture. Some single-country studies find that firms improve after structural reform (e.g., Amann/Nixson 1999, Forbes 1999, Dedrick et al 2001, Katrak 2002, Rishi/Saxena 2004, but other studies do not find such improvements (e.g., Salim 2003, Das 2004.…”

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Structural Reform and Firm Exports

Cuervo-Cazurra

Dau

2009

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0We analyze the impact of structural reform on firm exports. We argue that structural reform generates new opportunities and reduces transaction costs, inducing firms to improve their efficiency and competitiveness to international levels, therefore, helping them to export. However, we propose that not all companies benefit equally, because firms differ in how structural reform affects their competitiveness. We argue that subsidiaries of foreign firms are the main beneficiaries of structural reform, followed by domestic private firms, and finally by domestic state-owned firms. 0 We test these arguments on a sample of the largest companies in Latin America for the period 1990-2005. We find that structural reform induces firms to export. Furthermore, it has the highest positive impact on the exports of subsidiaries of foreign firms, followed by those of domestic private firms. Surprisingly, we find that structural reform has a negative impact on the exports of domestic state-owned firms. 0The paper contributes to a better understanding of how changes in institutions affect firm behavior by explaining the mechanisms that link structural reform to firm exports and how these vary across firms. Moreover, by indicating that not only foreign but also domestic private firms benefit from structural reform, it counters the arguments of detractors of globalization who claim that foreign firms are the sole beneficiaries of structural reform. The paper also highlights the need to discuss who benefits from structural reform rather than whether structural reform is beneficial or detrimental.

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“…Indian studies -published secondary data shows that following economic liberlisation in India, barring a few exceptions, the research and development of most industries decreased and the total annual innovation output of both public and private sectors came down (Das, 2004). The low level of profitability combined with comparatively small size of the companies was largely responsible for the low investment in the pharmaceutical R&D. A high level of innovation and IPR management coupled with strategic manufacturing and aggressive marketing will largely determine India pharmaceutical industry's future (PRDC, 1999).…”

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Creation and categorization of knowledge in automotive components SMEs in India

Pillania

2008

Management Decision

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Purpose -New knowledge creation has gained currency in the global knowledge economy. It is important not only for big firms, but for small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) also. Indian automotive components sector is one of the fastest growing sectors of Indian economy and is dominated by SMEs. This research work aims to study the knowledge creation and categorization in SMEs in Indian automotive components sector. Design/methodology/approach -This paper uses a survey method to collect primary data to study knowledge creation and categorization in automotive components manufacturers. Findings -Among various kinds of knowledge, knowledge about customers is given most importance. Though new knowledge creation is gaining importance, research and development spending as percentage of turnover are very low. International automotive components manufacturers have a better perception about knowledge creation compared to the prevalent view in Indian firms. In terms of relevance, latest and timeliness, Indian and international automotive components manufacturers pay little credence to the knowledge available through government institutions and industry associations. Industry associations and governments need to have a re-appraisal of their practices and make their working more useful, fast and updated. Practical implications -This work has policy implications for government and industry associations. Corrective measures are suggested for industry associations and government bodies for contributing to knowledge creation and implementing knowledge management in organizations. Originality/value -First of its kind study in SMEs, particularly automotive components sector in India. It studies the current state of knowledge creation and categorization and suggests guidelines for improving knowledge creation in SMEs.

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Economic liberalisation and R&D and innovation responses of Indian public and private sector industries

Cited by 10 publications

References 13 publications

Innovation in India: A review of past research and future directions

Innovation in India: A review of past research and future directions

Structural Reform and Firm Exports

Creation and categorization of knowledge in automotive components SMEs in India

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