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12 Key Sectors Identified to Strengthen India’s Manufacturing Ecosystem
Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog, Ashok Kumar Lahiri today released a report titled Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufacturing Hub. The report highlights 12 priority sectors that hold strong potential for global competitiveness, local value addition, job creation, and deeper integration into global supply chains. It also lays down a strategic roadmap to strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem and support the vision of Viksit Bharat. The 12 key sectors shortlisted in the report are automobiles, electronics, steel, capital goods, defence and drones, chemicals, solar PV, textiles, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, telecom equipment, leather and footwear and food processing.
Addressing the occasion, Dr Lahiri emphasized that manufacturing must play a significantly larger role to fulfill India’s long-term growth aspirations. He noted that economic development across most of the countries shows that sustained transformation is consistently driven by strong manufacturing and expanding exports. Highlighting towards the shifting international trends, Dr Lahiri stated that the global manufacturing landscape is undergoing rapid change as businesses actively seek to diversify their supply chains. He expressed confidence that the report will serve as a useful reference for policymakers, government, industry leaders, and researchers as they work together to strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem.
NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Ashok Kumar Lahiri today released a report titled “Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufacturing Hub”, outlining priority areas that could help strengthen India’s manufacturing capabilities and global competitiveness. The report is available on the official NITI Aayog website.
The report identifies 12 priority sectors with significant potential for global competitiveness, domestic value addition, employment generation and deeper integration into global supply chains. It also proposes a strategic roadmap aimed at strengthening India’s manufacturing ecosystem and supporting the vision of Viksit Bharat.
The 12 sectors identified in the report are:
- Automobiles
- Electronics
- Steel
- Capital Goods
- Defence and Drones
- Chemicals
- Solar PV
- Textiles
- Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
- Telecom Equipment
- Leather and Footwear
- Food Processing
Addressing the gathering, Lahiri emphasised that manufacturing needs to play a significantly larger role in India’s long-term growth ambitions. He noted that the experience of economic development across countries shows that sustained transformation is closely associated with strong manufacturing capabilities and expanding exports.
Lahiri also highlighted changes taking place in the global manufacturing landscape, where businesses are increasingly seeking to diversify their supply chains. He expressed confidence that the report would serve as a useful reference for policymakers, government agencies, industry leaders and researchers working to strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem.
The report’s focus on sector-specific competitiveness comes amid India’s broader efforts to expand domestic manufacturing, increase exports and secure a stronger position in global value chains.
