The report outlines the growth of the R&D talent pool in India, projected to reach 1 million by 2020, driven by MNCs' increasing focus on R&D and government initiatives like 'Make in India' and 'Digital India'. Key cities such as Bangalore and Pune dominate the R&D landscape, housing 96% of MNCs, while tier-2 cities are emerging as viable alternatives due to lower operational costs and better talent retention. Overall, the momentum in the Indian R&D sector reflects a shift from cost arbitrage to value creation.