Manufacturing Sector in India

India is the third most sought-after manufacturing destination in the world and has the potential to export goods worth US$ 1 trillion by 2030.

Advantage India

Robust
Demand

*During Q1 FY26 (April-June 2025), India’s merchandise exports reached US$ 112.17 billion, up from US$ 110.06 billion in the same period of FY25.

*By 2030, the Indian middle class is expected to have the second-largest share in global consumption at 17%.​

Increasing
Investment

*Global companies like Apple are expanding manufacturing in India, with smartphone exports volumes touched 22.88 million units in the first half of 2025, from 15.05 million a year ago.

*FDI in India's manufacturing sector has reached Rs. 14,45,781 crore (US$ 165.1 billion), a 69% increase over the past decade, driven by production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes. In the last five years, total FDI inflows amounted to Rs. 33,58,310 crore (US$ 383.5 billion).

*India's production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes disbursed Rs. 21,534 crore (US$ 2.46 billion) in incentives across 12 sectors as of March 2025, attracting investments of Rs. 1.76 lakh crore (US$ 20.09 billion).

Policy
Support

*The Madhya Pradesh government has introduced the Drone Promotion and Utilisation Policy 2025, aiming to boost drone manufacturing and its application across various sectors. The policy offers incentives, of a 40% capital investment subsidy, up to Rs. 30 crore (US$ 3.4 million) for new investments, and a 25% subsidy on lease rents for three years.​

*The Indian government, led by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Mr. Piyush Goyal, is launching a new scheme to energize the country's toy sector. The initiative aims to improve several key areas: strengthening toy design, boosting manufacturing quality, enhancing packaging standards, and supporting brand-building efforts.

Competitive
Advantage

*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.

Last updated: Oct, 2025

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