Having qualified second in Group C behind Japan, India depended on their singles strength against Korea in the men's quarterfinal in the absence of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Lakshya Sen
During the 60-minute battle, the Indian pair fought hard but were unable to clinch the win.
This was India's best show in a World Badminton Championship for the country bagged two medals for the first time.
Interestingly, Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu have got byes in the opening round.
The 33-year-old was recently appointed as the women's doubles coach by the BAI.
India will be up against record 10-time champions China, who outplayed Thailand 5-0 on Friday.
Badminton Association of India President Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Sindhu on the achievement.
India, who were struggling against Denmark on Monday, proved superior in their second outing.
India have managed to reach the knockout stage of the tournament only once, during the 2011 edition.
"I am happy with the way I came back from the injury, I mean to comeback and play at that level keeps me motivated."
