Zheng Quan Ri Bao·2025-05-06 16:48Group 1 - As of May 6, 2024, 5,403 A-share listed companies have released their annual reports, with 5,087 disclosing R&D expenditure totaling 1,868.422 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.35%, with an average R&D expenditure of 36.7 million yuan [1] - 2,913 companies reported positive growth in R&D spending last year, and 260 companies saw their R&D expenditure increase by over 50% [1] - The manufacturing sector accounted for 862.630 billion yuan in R&D spending, representing 46.17% of the total disclosed R&D expenditure, with a year-on-year growth of 3.62% [1] Group 2 - BYD topped the high-end equipment manufacturing sector with R&D spending of 54.161 billion yuan, driving the Chinese electric vehicle industry towards the global value chain [2] - Companies like CATL and LONGi Green Energy have made significant investments in battery materials and photovoltaic components, creating a complete innovation chain in the new energy sector [2] - In the specialized equipment manufacturing sector, companies such as SANY Heavy Industry and Zoomlion have exceeded 10 billion yuan in R&D spending, promoting the electrification and intelligence of engineering machinery [2] Group 3 - The top 20 companies in R&D spending are concentrated in Beijing, Guangdong, and Shanghai, with Beijing having 13 companies, indicating a strong regional innovation ecosystem [3] - Increased R&D spending is expected to help companies develop more competitive products and services, enhancing market share and profitability, particularly in high-tech sectors [3] - Continuous innovation through increased R&D investment allows companies to identify new growth opportunities and maintain competitive advantages in a complex global economic environment [3]