Make in India Shifts Focus to Deeper Manufacturing Capabilities, Global Competitiveness: CII
- IBEF
- September 25, 2026
India’s manufacturing sector is moving beyond expanding production capacity towards strengthening domestic supply chains, developing technology and increasing participation in global markets, according to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), as the Make in India initiative completes 12 years. CII said the next phase of manufacturing growth needs to focus on greater domestic value addition, particularly in technology-intensive sectors, along with stronger supply chains and deeper integration with global production networks. The initiative has evolved from its initial focus on attracting investment and promoting manufacturing into a broader programme covering production incentives, supply-chain development, innovation, industrial infrastructure and access to global markets. CII also highlighted the role of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes in supporting this transition.
As of June 2026, PLI schemes had attracted actual investments of Rs. 2.58 lakh crore (US$ 27.27 billion), generated production and sales worth Rs. 23.79 lakh crore (US$ 250.5 billion) and supported exports of Rs. 15.53 lakh crore (US$ 164.47 billion). The schemes had also supported more than 14.57 lakh direct and indirect jobs. Infrastructure initiatives including PM GatiShakti, the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme and BHAVYA are supporting the expansion of manufacturing networks. CII also noted that India has signed nine major trade agreements covering 38 countries, with several more under negotiation. Going forward, CII identified technology creation, closer coordination between the Centre and states, simpler compliance processes and greater participation of Indian enterprises in global production networks as key areas for strengthening manufacturing capabilities and global competitiveness.
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.
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