Harvard Professor Tarun Khanna: India Must Invest in Science to Escape Middle-Income Status and Achieve Superpower Potential

Oct 18, 2025 09:27 pm CST

Harvard Business School Professor Tarun Khanna emphasizes that scientific investment is crucial for India's economic advancement beyond middle-income status. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2025, he addressed the disconnect between scientific and business communities, advised students on educational choices amid US uncertainty, and highlighted concerns about climate change and inequality as global challenges.