Jaquar Group, the Unlisted Manufacturing Giant
As many opt for asset-light business models, India's bath and light fittings major Jaquar Group continues to believe that manufacturing itself is its moat.From smartphones to semiconductors, India is building deeper supply chains
From smartphones and electronic components to semiconductors, India is building the deeper supply chains needed to turn manufacturing scale into global competitiveness.
A list of lesser-known districts that dominate exports in certain products.
Manufacturing Majors: Maruti Suzuki driving ‘Make in India’
Almost two-third global production of Suzuki comes from Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, says MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi.
The Apple Effect: India’s emergence as a mobile phone hub has been nudged along by Apple’s ecosystem
India's emergence as a mobile phone hub has been nudged along by policy support, besides Apple's evolving ecosystem.
How India’s deep-tech ecosystem is at an inflection point
India's deep-tech ecosystem is at an inflection point, with start-ups moving beyond assembly to indigenous technologies, and confronting the harder challenge of scaling them globally.
India's Manufacturing Majors: The Companies Building at Scale
India’s manufacturing story is moving beyond assembly, with companies across sectors betting big on scale, technology and global exports. As these manufacturing majors expand their footprint, can they turn India into the world’s next factory?
Manufacturing companies are seeking better-skilled workers. But low wages remain a problem
As high-tech manufacturing comes of age in India, companies are seeking better-skilled workers. But low wages and poor working conditions are making workers look elsewhere. Can this gulf be bridged?
How limited access to capital and inadequate infrastructure are impeding the growth of MSMEs
Limited access to affordable capital, restricted market reach, and inadequate infrastructure are impeding the growth of small businesses that contribute nearly a third of India's economic output.
How a Few Districts Drive India’s Manufacturing Economy
The top seven districts account for over 81% of net value added in the state by manufacturing.
Virtuous Circle: A Question of Scale
Bigger factories are more productive, competitive, and export-ready; but India's manufacturing plants remain smaller than global peers.
How India Lives analysis shows how India’s manufacturing prowess is spread across its districts
A total of 69 districts exported manufacturing goods worth $1 bn-plus in FY26. They are well spread out, reducing risk.
How Chief Ministers are becoming Marketers-in-Chiefs
How states are competing for industrial investment and reshaping India's manufacturing map through infrastructure, incentives, and easier business rules.
How Tamil Nadu is continuing to lead in manufacturing with factories and factory workers
Tamil Nadu continues to lead with the largest number of factories and manufacturing workers but new contenders, including UP, Haryana and Chhattisgarh, are also coming up.
Good quality infrastructure is a precondition for investments. Capex is not just a priority of the Centre. States like UP, Bihar, and Assam are taking it forward.
Once You Invest in Andhra, It Is No Longer Your Project. It Is Ours: AP's IT Minister Nara Lokesh
Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communications and Human Resource Development, on the state's journey to becoming a manufacturing hub till 2047.
Punjab's Minister for Industries and Commerce, Aman Arora, on how the state plans to be a leader in agritech, defence, aerospace, and electronics system design.
TN's Minister for Industries S. Keerthana, on how the state is preparing for the next decade of global manufacturing.
Choosing The Champion States: How we arrived at India’s top-performing manufacturing states
The methodology behind the ranking of India's Top 10 manufacturing states.
Large Manufacturing Universe: Why Indian manufacturing must build a distinct advantage
To compete globally, Indian manufacturing must build a distinct advantage and not rely only on being the cheapest producer.
Gujarat always had a strong manufacturing base in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, oil refining and tiles. Now, the state is attracting massive investments in areas like automobiles, electronics, renewable energy, portsand even ship building.
How We Did It: The methodology behind the ranking of India’s Top 10 manufacturing states
The methodology behind the ranking of India's Top 10 manufacturing states.
India Can Become a Large Global Manufacturing Economy: Deloitte South Asia CEO Romal Shetty
Romal Shetty, CEO of Deloitte South Asia, on the findings of the deep-dive into India Inc's manufacturing prowess and what it will take for the country to become a factory to the world.Talent is Telangana's Greatest Advantage: State IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu
D. Sridhar Babu, Minister for Information Technology, Electronics, Communications, Industries & Commerce and Legislative Affairs, Telangana, on the state's manufacturing prowess, its position as a global GCC hub, and more.
Minister for Industries Nand Gopal Gupta on how the state worked on areas such as labour regulation and land administration to make the state business-friendly.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on how to extend infra beyond traditional NCR Locations
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on creation of high-quality jobs, promoting MSMEs, and why it makes sense to look beyond NCR districts for setting up industries.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on the state's $100-bn infra-ambition
Mahatashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on steps to drive the next phase of growth, plans to target billions of dollars in new investment, and more.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on how the state offers speed, scale, and certainty
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on what is powering the state's manufacturing boom, the opportunity from shifting global supply chains, focus on next-generation industries, and why governance, not incentives alone, will determine who wins the investment race.
EAC-PM's Rakesh Mohan on why better labour regulations are required for higher productivity
Rakesh Mohan, Part Time Member of EAC-PM and former Deputy Governor, RBI, says India needs to be more export oriented, produce at a much higher scale, and focus on quality.
