India has the scale, talent, and civilisational ethos to become a trusted hub for manufacturing, technology, and services. We must deepen domestic capabilities to seize this opportunity.
The think tank notes India's losing to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia & Malaysia even though it's seen as attractive destination for firms looking to shift manufacturing bases out of China.
Experts say that govt’s PLI scheme has done better than previous measures to boost electronics manufacturing in India, but next phase must focus on value addition.
Ajay Banga said India has window of 3-5 yrs to seize opportunity to attract investment, adding that its growth has been cushioned by domestic consumption in face of global slowdown.
The Economic Survey 2025-26 is not a celebration of success, but a measured warning that the traditional paradigms of global economic growth are no longer applicable.
The Economic Survey linked ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with worsening diet quality and higher risks of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and mental health conditions.
Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.
China accounts for a stunning 35% of global value added in manufacturing. More than the next ten countries combined. I really wish some of that could be won by India, on a level playing field. Not geopolitical strategies like China plus one, or secure supply chains.
China accounts for a stunning 35% of global value added in manufacturing. More than the next ten countries combined. I really wish some of that could be won by India, on a level playing field. Not geopolitical strategies like China plus one, or secure supply chains.