India's ₹1 Lakh Cr RDI deeptech fund faces transparency and oversight issues

India's Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) fund, allocated ₹1 Lakh Cr to unlock patient capital for deeptech startups, is encountering governance challenges and investor demands for more transparency and independent oversight. Deeptech founders should expect slower deployment, more scrutiny, and governance delays—assume 18-24 month gaps between funding announcements and actual capital availability.

Source: Inc42 ↗