The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a slight yearly decline in the total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in drug discovery in India. In 2023, this number was approximately 50.35 publications. From 2024 to 2028, there is a consistent decrease of around 0.66% to 0.67% annually. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this forecasted period is approximately -0.68%, showing a subtle downward trend in India's contribution to globally recognized research in drug discovery.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of increased investment in research and development in India.
- Enhancements in collaboration and funding from international entities.
- Technological advancements and their effect on research output and quality.
- Government policies encouraging or hindering scientific research and publication quality.
