Govt selects 19 fund managers under RDI, committing Rs 7,131 crore

Economic Times - Oct 12, 2026

The government's Research, Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) has approved its first cohort of 19 second-level fund managers with a total commitment of Rs 7,131 crore, marking a key step towards mobilising private investment in research and development and emerging technologies.

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