A Cultural Context to our Weakness in Manufacturing. Dinesh K Kapila, CGM (Retd) NABARD (Published by The Business Sandesh 3/3/26) Over the years, one thought has preoccupied me. India faces notable challenges as regards innovation in manufacturing, influenced by both deep-rooted cultural attitudes and historical policies that prioritized stability over risk-taking and experimentation. These factors have contributed to low investments in R&D, preference for imported technology, and a services-led economy rather than a robust manufacturing sector. The preference for setting up units or businesses in the services sector and for white collar employment, engineers vying for a Masters in Business and switching to Marketing , Finance, Banking, Consultancy etc. A seasoned senior HR professional told me jobs as junior salesmen ...
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