DSTIndia engagement report
@IndiaDST - 204K followers on X
Measured over 49 original posts from a 30-day window, last computed on October 7, 2026.
Engagement
A typical post picks up 13 interactions against 204K followers, an engagement rate of 0.006%. Measured over 49 original posts, its engagement rate beats 19% of 20,444 tracked accounts of a similar size. That is a reason to look at how the audience behaves - reply depth, saves, whether the followers are recent - rather than a conclusion about it on its own. Posts are seen about 2.1K times each, and 0.618% of those impressions turn into an interaction. That is about 1.03% of the follower count, which is the gap between an audience on paper and an audience in a timeline. Posting runs at about 3.4 posts a day over the last 30 days, with activity on roughly 57% of days. Most posts go out around 16:00 UTC, and Wednesday is the busiest day of the week. Of the 49 posts sampled, 88% carry an image or video and 14% link out. The account's strongest tracked post pulled 378 interactions, about 29x its own typical post. Recurring topics include #nqm, #nqmpragati, #estic2026.
Measured over 49 original posts from a 30-day window, last computed on October 7, 2026. Recurring tags: #nqm, #nqmpragati, #estic2026.
Compared with accounts its own size
DSTIndia's engagement rate beats 19% of the tracked X accounts closest to it in follower count (20,444 accounts, accounts of similar size (decile 9 of 10)). A percentile is spread evenly by construction, so 50 really is the middle of that group and 90 really is its top tenth.
On engagement per impression rather than per follower it beats 31% of the same group. When those two numbers disagree, the gap is about how far its posts travel rather than how people react to them.
Where this sits in the catalog
At 0.006%, DSTIndia sits above the 10th percentile of the 205,676 accounts in this comparison. That places it in the bottom 25% band, which runs below 0.024%.
Show the percentile table
| Percentile | Engagement rate |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | 0.004% |
| 25th percentile | 0.024% |
| 50th percentile | 0.143% |
| 75th percentile | 0.679% |
| 90th percentile | 2.56% |
| 99th percentile | 82.4% |
This ruler is the whole measured catalog, not a size-matched group: it shows where the raw rate falls across every account we can measure, all of which are large. For a like-for-like comparison, read the size-band percentile above instead. See how the bands are built
Posting timing
This account posts most often around 16:00 UTC, and Wednesday is its busiest day of the week. The bars below are the catalog-wide pattern, with this account's own busiest slot marked. They do not show how this account performs at each hour: we keep one aggregate per account, not one per hour, so that measurement does not exist in our data.
Show engagement by hour posted, utc as a table
| Hour (UTC) | Vs author median | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 UTC | -1% | 89K |
| 01:00 UTC | -2% | 90K |
| 02:00 UTC | -3% | 88K |
| 03:00 UTC | -4% | 94K |
| 04:00 UTC | -5% | 76K |
| 05:00 UTC | -4% | 75K |
| 06:00 UTC | -5% | 86K |
| 07:00 UTC | -5% | 93K |
| 08:00 UTC | -4% | 108K |
| 09:00 UTC | -4% | 124K |
| 10:00 UTC | -3% | 129K |
| 11:00 UTC | -3% | 141K |
| 12:00 UTC | -3% | 154K |
| 13:00 UTC | -3% | 167K |
| 14:00 UTC | -4% | 173K |
| 15:00 UTC | -2% | 176K |
| 16:00 UTC | -3% | 171K |
| 17:00 UTC | -3% | 159K |
| 18:00 UTC | -2% | 149K |
| 19:00 UTC | -2% | 141K |
| 20:00 UTC | -1% | 131K |
| 21:00 UTC | 0% | 116K |
| 22:00 UTC | -2% | 100K |
| 23:00 UTC | -1% | 90K |
Show engagement by day of week as a table
| Day | Vs author median | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | +5% | 393K |
| Monday | +1% | 483K |
| Tuesday | -2% | 520K |
| Wednesday | -3% | 472K |
| Thursday | -2% | 430K |
| Friday | -3% | 447K |
| Saturday | +2% | 393K |
Formats this account uses
Its own posting mix on the left, and what each of those formats does across every account we track on the right. Only formats where the effect clears our publish test appear here, so an empty row is a format we could not measure rather than one that does nothing.
| Format | This account | Catalog effect | 95% interval | Accounts behind it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image or video | 88% of posts | +111% | +108% to +115% | 34K |
| Outbound link | 14% of posts | -41% | -42% to -40% | 32K |
| Typical length | - | +15% | +14% to +16% | 32K |
- 88% of this account's sampled posts carry an image or video. Across the catalog, posts with an image or video run 111% above the same accounts' other posts.
- 14% of its posts carry a link off X. Across the catalog, posts with an outbound link run 41% below the same accounts' other posts.
- Its average post runs 552 characters, which falls in the over 280 characters band. Across the catalog, posts over 280 characters run 15% above the same accounts' other posts.
These are catalog-wide differences applied to this account's own posting mix, not a measurement of how each format performs for this account specifically. We keep one median per account, not one per format per account, so the second thing is not something this data can tell you.
Best tweets
- Oct 1, 202629x their median
Clarification regarding closure of Call for Proposal under Research Development & Innovation (RDI) Scheme by Technology Development Board (TDB) Certain media report published yesterday (30th Sept.) claiming shortage of fund as the reason for closure of #RDI call by #TDB is not correct. @tdbgoi has closed its running call purely due to “Administrative Reason” as notified on its website. Due to massive influx of project proposals, TDB has decided to take a “PAUSE”& closed its call for the time being which will reopen shortly after assessment of all projects received till 30th Sept. 2026. The Investment Committee (IC) & TDB are working overnight to complete the evaluation process expeditiously. There is absolutely no shortage of fund for disbursement to ETEs. The @IndiaDST / @ANRFIndia is in the process of assigning several other SLFM also in the very near future. @DrJitendraSingh @PrinSciAdvGoI @waghmare16 @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi
- Sep 7, 20266.9x their median
📢 Call for Proposals: STI Communication & Popularization! @IndiaDST’s NCSTC is inviting proposals for innovative Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) communication formats to engage and empower communities. Deadline: September 30, 2026 For details & apply visit: https://t.co/i0LN9fZw0z @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16 @sharmarashmi123 @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi
- Sep 12, 20264.6x their median
An interaction meeting with the Directors/Heads of the autonomous institutes (AIs) of the Department of Science and Technology @IndiaDST was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Umesh Waghmare @waghmare16, Secretary, @IndiaDST, on September 12, 2026, at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology @sctimst_tvm, Trivandrum, Keralam. The meeting was attended by the heads of 22 institutions of @IndiaDST and senior DST officials. The goal of the meeting was to stimulate formation of thematic clusters of institutes to work on ambitious problems. Recommendations of the Apex Review Committee (ARC) were discussed, followed by scientific presentations covering SWOT analysis. @DrJitendraSingh @arci_res_in @RRI_Bangalore @IIABengaluru @jncasr @CeNS_Bangalore @BSIP_official @NECTAR_DST @dir_iasst @snbkol @bose_institute @iacskolkata @IAScBng @insa_academy @INSTMohali @nifindia @WIHG_DST @ARIESNainital
- Sep 11, 20264.2x their median
Prof. Umesh V. Waghmare @waghmare16, Secretary, @IndiaDST, will chair a high-level interaction meeting with the Directors and Heads of Autonomous Institutes (AIs). The session focuses on fostering synergy and tackling key challenges with the vision: "Working Together, On Ambitious Problems." 🗓️ September 12, 2026 📍 SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram Stay tuned for updates from this event! @DrJitendraSingh @sctimst_tvm @arci_res_in @RRI_Bangalore @jncasr @IIABengaluru @CeNS_Bangalore @BSIP_official @snbkol @bose_institute @iacskolkata @dir_iasst @NECTAR_DST @WIHG_DST @ARIESNainital @india_soi @natmodst @INSTMohali @insa_academy @nifindia
- Oct 4, 20264.1x their median
India’s space story is opening new frontiers for young minds, researchers and startups. From building capabilities in space science to enabling new technologies and enterprises, the focus is on nurturing the talent and innovation that will shape India’s space strength for years to come. The future of space is being built today. #WorldSpaceWeek @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16 @isro @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi
- Oct 4, 20262.9x their median
The Department of Science and Technology @IndiaDST deeply mourns the passing of Dr. P. Ramarao, former Secretary, @IndiaDST and a distinguished scientist, visionary and institution builder. His invaluable contributions to scientific research, innovation and technology-led national development have left an enduring legacy. His leadership and dedication will continue to inspire generations of scientists and innovators. @IndiaDST extends its heartfelt condolences to his family & colleagues. His passing is an irreparable loss to the nation. @DrJitendraSingh @PrinSciAdvGoI @PrinSciAdvOff @waghmare16 @Dhana_Arumugam1 @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi
- Sep 30, 20262.2x their median
Live: Inaugural session of NQM PRAGATI Q-FOUNDRY 2026. #NQMPragati #QFoundry2026 #NationalQuantumMission #NQM @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16 @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi @mygovindia @PIB_India @karandi65 @PrinSciAdvGoI @PMOIndia https://t.co/dRbGeg64W9
- Oct 5, 20262.1x their median
The Department of Science and Technology @IndiaDST, hosted the 8th BRICS Working Group Meeting on Material Science and Nanotechnology (WG-MSN) in a hybrid format @jncasr, Bengaluru. Deliberating under the core theme "Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology for Energy, Healthcare, and Sustainable Innovation," the meeting convened member delegates to align national science priorities, share state-of-the-art research infrastructure, and expand joint multilateral calls. The Indian delegation was led by Dr. Arindam Bhattacharyya, BRICS STI Nodal Officer, Dr. Sibashisa Dash, Scientist, IC Division, @IndiaDST and Dr. Karthik Dhandapani Scientist, NAM Division, @IndiaDST. Academic leadership and thematic expert sessions were anchored by Prof. Sarit S. Agasti and Prof. Kanishka Biswas @jncasr , along with eminent experts from @IITKanpur, @iitdelhi , @sctimst_tvm and @iiscbangalore. Key outcomes focused on aligning national STI priorities, advancing AI for materials discovery, expanding multilateral joint calls, and sharing state-of-the-art research infrastructure for global scientific progress. @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16 @BricsIndia2026 @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi
- Sep 8, 20262.1x their median
#OneDayOneResearch Scientists from @RRI_Bangalore, an autonomous institute of @IndiaDST, and international collaborators have demonstrated a timed flip operation that can preserve quantum entanglement for longer. Supported partly by @IndiaDST ’s National Quantum Mission #NQM, the breakthrough could help fragile quantum links survive longer in future quantum computers—without changing the hardware. 🔗 https://t.co/nMW2yfdo5J @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16 @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi @SinhaUrbasi
- Sep 12, 20261.9x their median
As part of Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0, IAO, Hanle employees and staff members took the Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar pledge on September 11, 2026. The pledge reaffirmed the collective commitment to keep the oceans clean, protecting marine ecosystems, and promoting responsible actions for a healthier ocean. Clean oceans begin with each of us. Together, let’s make every action count! #SwachhSagarSurakshitSagar5 #SSSS5 @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16 @moesgoi @IIABengaluru @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @MoesNiot
Ranked by total interactions across everything we have tracked for this account, which is a longer history than the 30-day window the rates above use. The multiple compares each post to this account's own median.
Recurring topics
The most frequent hashtags in the sampled posts. They describe what this account writes about; they are not a performance signal, and the catalog-wide breakdown on the hub shows how little hashtag count moves.
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Reading these numbers
A typical post picks up 13 interactions against 204K followers, an engagement rate of 0.006%. Measured over 49 original posts, its engagement rate beats 19% of 20,444 tracked accounts of a similar size. That is a reason to look at how the audience behaves - reply depth, saves, whether the followers are recent - rather than a conclusion about it on its own. Posts are seen about 2.1K times each, and 0.618% of those impressions turn into an interaction. That is about 1.03% of the follower count, which is the gap between an audience on paper and an audience in a timeline. Posting runs at about 3.4 posts a day over the last 30 days, with activity on roughly 57% of days. Most posts go out around 16:00 UTC, and Wednesday is the busiest day of the week. Of the 49 posts sampled, 88% carry an image or video and 14% link out. The account's strongest tracked post pulled 378 interactions, about 29x its own typical post. Recurring topics include #nqm, #nqmpragati, #estic2026.
- What is DSTIndia's engagement rate on X?
- DSTIndia (@IndiaDST) has an engagement rate of 0.006%, based on the median interactions across 49 original posts from the last 30 days against 203,936 followers. Replies, reposts and quote-posts of other people are excluded from that sample.
- Is that a good engagement rate?
- At 0.006%, DSTIndia sits above the 10th percentile of the 205,676 accounts in this comparison. Those comparison accounts are all large ones, because our scanning cadence is weighted towards big accounts, so this is a ranking among peers of similar scale rather than a ranking across X.
- Does @IndiaDST have real engagement?
- Its engagement rate beats 19% of the tracked X accounts closest to it in follower count (20,444 accounts), which puts it in the bottom quarter for its size group. Ranking inside a size band matters because engagement rate falls as accounts grow, so a raw rate would mostly re-measure the follower count. It is a starting point for a look at follower quality, not a verdict on it.
- When does @IndiaDST post?
- Most posts go out around 16:00 UTC, and Wednesday is its busiest day, at roughly 3.43 posts per day across the measured window.