To be fair, I think India is helpless in this regard. The lack of human resources and effective human development is showing in its Comprehensive National Strength and progress.
The reason why India couldn't break into the higher technology echelons is because of this. It is not that India doesn't want Technology independence but it doesn't have the resources to seize independence. Imagine the situation of China during the 1970, 1980s. To me, India is a country that is locked in the 1980-1990 era of China.
India absolutely adores, aspires the Chinese closed internet / planned economy / development model ( even though they speak down the "CCP-oppression-model" every chance they can get) . Few months back, there was a battle with Twitter and Facebook India over censorship and censorship criterias and there was noticeable churning of online sentiments against Foreign companies - a breath of Fresh air for any Asian who aspires for self development and independence for any non-western country.
But it is to be noted that India can't do much other than give light rebukes to these foreign companies. I can't name a single Indian software company of worth and name despite the country boasting itself to be a software power. It faces dire brain drain, lack of quality human resources and shoddy mobilization. In certain ways, India is looking and trying to learn from China's pursuit of full spectrum Technology independence.
We must remember that China spent three decades doing hard dirty labor for the Global Consumerist Trade Enterprise. India believes it can too create a miracle - the miracle of Ganges - by seizing and riding the next unknown wave of wealth creation. I won't fault it. But whereas China managed to keep silent and maneuver gracefully ( in hindsight) towards the goal, without sacrificing its core dignities/ interests and sovereignty, India seems to be turning into another cheerleader and "Ally" of some western countries. It has signed military alliances/ deals and is willingly becoming a partner (of sorts) in the activities of certain western countries.
That is sad. It is sad not just for Asians but for the world in general. India, I believe, want a multipolar world where India alone is the regional hegemon in Asia / Eastern Hemisphere. The current ruling class of India is a right wing enterprise whose ideologies regarding Race, religion, culture etc is questionable. Forget the "certain countries" in the west questioning it seriously. An Eastern hemisphere dominated by such an India with such unique ideological inclinations is certainly a far more dangerous prospect than the "evil communist Chinese technocrat authoritarians".
