Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan- Lal Bahadur Shastri (1965)
Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan- Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1998)
Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan- Narendra Modi (2019)
The latest slogan reflects the current emphasis on innovation as a pillar of national progress. R&D spending serves as a key indicator of innovation focus and long-term growth. The presence of pharmaceutical companies among the top 10 R&D spenders underscores their role in improving the lives of millions and also ensuring a brighter future for all stakeholders, including employees and students.
Top 10 R&D Spending Companies of 2024 (in INR)
|
Rank |
Company |
Sector |
Approx. in INR (₹Lakh crore) |
|
1 |
Amazon |
Technology / Internet |
₹7.35 Lakh crore |
|
2 |
Alphabet Inc. (Google) |
Technology / Internet |
₹4.09 Lakh crore |
|
3 |
Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook) |
Social Media / Internet |
₹3.57 Lakh crore |
|
4 |
Apple |
Technology / Hardware & Services |
₹2.57 Lakh crore |
|
5 |
Microsoft Corporation |
Technology / Software & Services |
₹2.45 Lakh crore |
|
6 |
Merck & Co. |
Pharmaceuticals |
₹1.48 Lakh crore |
|
7 |
Intel |
Semiconductors |
₹1.33 Lakh crore |
|
8 |
Roche |
Pharmaceuticals |
₹1.23 Lakh crore |
|
9 |
AstraZeneca |
Pharmaceuticals |
₹1.13 Lakh crore |
|
10 |
Johnson & Johnson |
Pharmaceuticals |
₹0.83 Lakh crore |
Note: The data reflects approximate R&D investments across major global industries, highlighting pharmaceuticals sector as key contributor in innovation alongside technology and mobility sectors.
The undergraduate degree program in Pharmacy, known as the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), is a four-year program divided into eight semesters, where as Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) consist of two-year diploma program.
