As India positions itself as a global manufacturing powerhouse under initiatives like “Make in India,” a persistent labor shortage in the sector is emerging as a critical bottleneck. With the economy experiencing robust growth, the manufacturing industry faces acute skilled worker deficits, potentially stalling output and exacerbating unemployment. This shortage...
India stands at a pivotal moment in the global semiconductor race as shifting geopolitics—most notably the U.S. imposing a 25% tariff on semiconductor imports—reshape the industry landscape. While countries like Taiwan, China, and the U.S. continue to dominate semiconductor manufacturing, India is fast emerging as a serious contender. Backed by...
Facing soaring U.S. tariffs and sidelined in the global narrative, Chinese manufacturers are fighting back—not with lawyers or lobbyists, but with livestreams and viral videos. In a bold digital pivot, factories are exposing the real cost of luxury, selling directly to consumers, and even eyeing India as a strategic backdoor...
India is making a decisive push towards industrial self-reliance with the launch of the National Manufacturing Mission, unveiled in the Union Budget 2025-26. With manufacturing contributing only 16-17% to GDP, far below global benchmarks, this initiative aims to scale up domestic production, reduce import dependency, and integrate India into global...
India’s pharmaceutical industry, long recognized for its leadership in generic drug production, is poised to expand its influence in the global pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. A report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), “The Unmissable Asia Healthcare Opportunity”, highlights that India is becoming a significant player in the industry, particularly as companies...
The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts a 3.5% increase in US’ winter holiday spending for 2024, US$ 989 billion. Gift cards remain the top gift choice, followed by clothing and beauty products. Indian exporters have also seen significant growth, with Amazon Global Selling reporting an 80% increase in sales during...
Nanotechnology is revolutionizing the food processing industry in India, offering ground breaking solutions to enhance food safety, quality, and nutritional value. As India is facing challenges like food security, spoilage, and contamination, nanotechnology offers innovative tools to address these issues, transforming the way food is processed, packaged, and preserved. This...
The Government of India announced import restrictions on laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs, ultra-small form factor computers, and servers on August 3, 2023. According to the government’s directive, these products can now only be imported with a valid license for restricted imports. However, the implementation of these restrictions has been deferred...
On 21st September 2022, the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved an INR 19,500 crore PLI scheme  on ‘National programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules’ to build an ecosystem for their domestic manufacturing. Will this move really help India become a front-runner in the global solar PV...
From finding cures for critical diseases and using technology to bolster global trade to unearthing solutions for a smart country and transiting to a net zero carbon economy, research and development (R&D) is going to be the driving force for India in the coming years. This blog examines India’s potential...
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