The forecasted share of India's scientific publications in aerospace engineering among the world's top 10% cited shows a declining trend from 5.18% in 2024 to 4.49% in 2028. This reflects a drop from the 2023 figure, which stood at 5.35%. Over recent years, India has seen year-on-year declines, with an average annual decrease of around 3.5% CAGR from 2024 to 2028.

Future trends to watch include:

India's strategic investments in aerospace research and development initiatives.
Collaboration opportunities with international giants to enhance research impact and citation rates.
The potential influence of educational reforms and increased funding on aerospace research outputs.