*During FY24, India’s merchandise exports reached US$ 437.06 billion, down from US$ 451.07 billion in the previous fiscal.
*By 2030, Indian middle class is expected to have the second-largest share in global consumption at 17%.
*Propelled by growth in priority sectors and driven by favourable megatrends, India’s manufacturing sector has opened itself into new geographies and segments.
*Building on the competitive advantage of a skilled workforce and lower cost of labour, the manufacturing sector is also witnessing an increased inflow of capex and heightened M&A activity, leading to a surge in manufacturing output and resultant increased contribution to exports.
*India's manufacturing sector is poised to reach US$ 1 trillion by 2025-26, led by Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, fueled by investments in automobile, electronics, and textile industries. Government initiatives like Make in India and PLI schemes drive growth, attracting FDI and enhancing industrial infrastructure.
*DPIIT is boosting India's startup ecosystem and manufacturing sector by developing incubators to foster innovation, enhance competitiveness, create jobs, and strengthen the country's self-reliance and global trade position, with support from government initiatives and collaborations between corporates and startups.
*The positive developments in the manufacturing sector, driven by production capacity expansion, government policy support, heightened M&A activity, and PE/VC-led investment, are creating a robust pipeline for the country’s sustained economic growth in the years to come.
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