India's Decades-Ahead Lead: Why Global Praise for China Isn't Always Justified in Key Sectors
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India vs China: Where India Leads Globally, Beyond Economic Comparisons
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News18•16-02-2026, 11:27
India vs China: Where India Leads Globally, Beyond Economic Comparisons
•India is a global leader in IT services and software, with a 15% share in global software engineering and companies like TCS, Infosys, HCL excelling in managed services and R&D.
•Known as the 'Pharmacy of the World', India supplies 20% of global generic medicines, with 70% going to highly regulated markets in North America and Europe.
•India's ISRO is renowned for low-cost space exploration, achieving success with missions like Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan, and a growing private space sector.
•India is a world leader in Digital Public Infrastructure, with UPI offering advanced, interoperable payment systems and Aadhaar enabling financial inclusion.
•India's demographic advantage with a young population and high English proficiency positions it strongly in the global service sector, unlike China's aging workforce.
