{"id":20202,"date":"2025-05-27T16:09:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T10:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/?p=20202"},"modified":"2025-05-27T16:09:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T10:39:40","slug":"beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond China+1 Strategy: Why India Is the Next Manufacturing Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A major change is taking place in the global manufacturing ecosystem. Its companies all over the world are implementing the China+1 strategy, which aims to diversify production beyond China in order to reduce reliance on a single market and eliminate supply chain risks. Although various Southeast Asian countries benefit from the number at the start, India is now taking the crown. With a very strong industrial base and very favorable demographics along with policy initiatives such as Make in India, the country is moving ahead at a fast pace to become the next manufacturing superpower globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#The_Rise_of_the_China1_Strategy_and_Indias_Golden_Opportunity\" >The Rise of the China+1 Strategy and India\u2019s Golden Opportunity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#Why_India_Is_Outshining_Other_China1_Destinations\" >Why India Is Outshining Other China+1 Destinations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#1_Cost_Competitiveness\" >1. Cost Competitiveness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#2_Skilled_and_Abundant_Workforce\" >2. Skilled and Abundant Workforce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#3_Proactive_Government_Initiatives\" >3. Proactive Government Initiatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#Sectoral_Growth_Under_China1_Strategy_and_Make_in_India\" >Sectoral Growth Under China+1 Strategy and Make in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#Electronics_and_Semiconductors\" >Electronics and Semiconductors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#Pharmaceuticals_and_Active_Pharmaceutical_Ingredients_APIs\" >Pharmaceuticals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#Automotive_and_EV_Manufacturing\" >Automotive and EV Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#Infrastructure_and_Policy_Support_Under_Make_in_India\" >Infrastructure and Policy Support Under Make in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#Industrial_Corridors_and_Smart_Cities\" >Industrial Corridors and Smart Cities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#Ease_of_Doing_Business\" >Ease of Doing Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#Mobile_Manufacturing_Boom\" >Mobile Manufacturing Boom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#Renewable_Energy_Manufacturing\" >Renewable Energy Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#Challenges_on_the_Road_to_Becoming_the_Global_Factory\" >Challenges on the Road to Becoming the Global Factory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#Future_Outlook_India_as_the_Worlds_Manufacturing_Hub\" >Future Outlook: India as the World\u2019s Manufacturing Hub<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#Key_Growth_Sectors\" >Key Growth Sectors:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\/#Some_More_Links\" >Some More Links\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rise_of_the_China1_Strategy_and_Indias_Golden_Opportunity\"><\/span><b>The Rise of the China+1 Strategy and India\u2019s Golden Opportunity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the growing geopolitical tensions coupled with increased tariffs, the pandemic has caused a big disruption to the global supply chains making the China+1 strategy really popular. It makes an encouraging strategy for businesses to have some other manufacturing bases outside China to build resilience and operational flexibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has actually proved to be a far bigger scalable and sustainable solution compared to countries like Vietnam and Indonesia. Synergies that fall in place with the right combination of cost advantages and skilled workforce under policy frameworks like Make in India place India right in the forefront to lead the next wave of global manufacturing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_India_Is_Outshining_Other_China1_Destinations\"><\/span><b>Why India Is Outshining Other China+1 Destinations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cost_Competitiveness\"><\/span><b>1. Cost Competitiveness<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of India&#8217;s greatest strengths is the low-cost environment for manufacturing as far as China+1 strategy is concerned:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labor costs in India are almost 33 percent less as compared to China. This is extremely attractive for labor-intensive industries such as textiles, electronics, and auto components.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operational costs, such as electricity, warehousing, and land, are lower even in states such as Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Gujarat compared to those in China&#8217;s Guangdong or Jiangsu provinces.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Skilled_and_Abundant_Workforce\"><\/span><b>2. Skilled and Abundant Workforce<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has the world&#8217;s largest population in the working age bracket of more than 900 million:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 1.5 million engineering graduates enter the job market annually, enhancing India&#8217;s ability to support high-tech manufacturing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skill India, Make in India, and other initiatives are also further bridging this gap to ensure that global manufacturers get the right talent across all sections.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Proactive_Government_Initiatives\"><\/span><b>3. Proactive Government Initiatives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its Make in India initiative, instituted in 2014, has been game-changing in making the country a manufacturing hub.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have brought in above $30 billion across several sectors such as semiconductors, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and engineering vehicles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make in India simplifies the regulatory framework and reduces corporate taxes, which attract more multinational companies to set up operations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sectoral_Growth_Under_China1_Strategy_and_Make_in_India\"><\/span><b>Sectoral Growth Under China+1 Strategy and Make in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India&#8217;s response to the China+1 strategy is to deliver tangible results across major sectors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electronics_and_Semiconductors\"><\/span><b>Electronics and Semiconductors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now the manufacturing of electronics in India is on a high rocky road:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, Apple produces around 7% of its iPhones in India through Foxconn, Wistron, and Tata Electronics.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Micron&#8217;s $2.7 billion semiconductor plant in Gujarat is projected to be live by 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under Make in India, manufacturers are entitled to capital subsidies of up to 25% along with exemptions from import duties and fast clearance processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pharmaceuticals_and_Active_Pharmaceutical_Ingredients_APIs\"><\/span><b>Pharmaceuticals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is already known as the &#8220;pharmacy of the world,&#8221; and through the China+1 strategy, the role is being reinforced incrementally:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India produces 60% of the world&#8217;s vaccines and 40% of generic drugs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies like Dr Reddy&#8217;s, Sun Pharma and Cipla are increasing the production of APIs to diminish dependence on China.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PLI scheme under Make in India has been a shot in the arm for pharma infrastructure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automotive_and_EV_Manufacturing\"><\/span><b>Automotive and EV Manufacturing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India&#8217;s automobile industry contributes roughly 7.1% to GDP and stands to benefit from the China+1 strategy:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global giants such as Hyundai, Toyota, and Tesla have entered the EV manufacturing scene, with investments in EVs in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make in India&#8217;s PLI scheme for advanced automotive technology has already seen investment to the tune of $8 billion.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infrastructure_and_Policy_Support_Under_Make_in_India\"><\/span><b>Infrastructure and Policy Support Under Make in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make in India has been the fulcrum of the China+1 strategy and infrastructure development in India:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industrial_Corridors_and_Smart_Cities\"><\/span><b>Industrial Corridors and Smart Cities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has created key industrial corridors such as Delhi-Mumbai and Chennai-Bengaluru to improve logistics and supply chain efficiency.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development of over 100 smart cities will improve urban infrastructure for manufacturing ecosystems.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ease_of_Doing_Business\"><\/span><b>Ease of Doing Business<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The situation of doing business in India under the auspices of Make in India has improved considerably:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementation of GST has simplified interstate trade.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-window clearance and FDI reforms have had a positive influence on investor confidence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate tax for new manufacturing units has been reduced to 22%, and is now in alignment with global norms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobile_Manufacturing_Boom\"><\/span><b>Mobile Manufacturing Boom<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production of mobile phones in India has grown:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From $3 billion in 2014 to $44 billion in 2024\u2014an impact derived directly from the advantages of the Make in India and China-plus-One strategies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Noida-Greater Noida belt alone contributes nearly 40 percent of total smartphone output.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renewable_Energy_Manufacturing\"><\/span><b>Renewable Energy Manufacturing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is also leveraging the China+1 strategy in green tech:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A $4.3 billion PLI scheme under Make in India targets solar module production.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India plans to install 280 GW renewable capacity by 2030, generating new supply chains for solar components and batteries.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_on_the_Road_to_Becoming_the_Global_Factory\"><\/span><b>Challenges on the Road to Becoming the Global Factory<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India, despite its fast-paced growth, still faces hurdles to maximize the fruits of the China+1 strategy:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infrastructure Bottlenecks: Delays at ports, congested highways, and unreliable power supply can create issues for exports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Policy Conflicts: Disparities in state-level regulations throw up red flags for multinational firms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import Duties: Hefty duties imposed on components such as lithium batteries deter investments in the growth of the EV ecosystem.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Nevertheless, corrective steps are in the making:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The $1.4 trillion National Infrastructure Pipeline intends to modernize India&#8217;s logistics and transportation services.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State-specific policies like Tamil Nadu&#8217;s EV incentives are giving 100% tax exemptions and land subsidies to manufacturers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_Outlook_India_as_the_Worlds_Manufacturing_Hub\"><\/span><b>Future Outlook: India as the World\u2019s Manufacturing Hub<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The manufacturing sector contribution to GDP in India is expected to improve from 17% to about 25% by the year 2030. This vision is highly supported by the China+1 strategy and Make in India initiatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Growth_Sectors\"><\/span><b>Key Growth Sectors:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Semiconductors: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Projected $63 billion by 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Specialty Chemicals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Exports worth $30 billion by 2027.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Defense Manufacturing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aims for 70% self-reliance by 2027 under the Defense Production Policy, powered by Make in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infrastructure, innovation, and investment are all strategically focused from India to redefine its manufacturing dynamics. China+1 has thus transformed itself from being a contingency plan to fast becoming the new linchpin of global business continuity-and India would quickly emerge as its ultimate champion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resilience, scalability, and agility are prime manufacturing requirements in the new world order. The China plus one strategy is no longer an option; it is a must. With good cost economics, a young and skilled workforce, and innovative government support for Make in India, India is all set to become the next global manufacturing hub.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To businesses interested in pursuing long-term stability and growth, India is not merely an alternative to China; it is the future of global manufacturing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_More_Links\"><\/span><b>Some More Links\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Join With Us\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/npcsblog.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/npcsblog.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.niir.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.niir.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Related Blogs\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/starting-a-silicon-crystals-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/starting-a-silicon-crystals-business\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/the-most-profitable-chemical-industry-business-in-the-philippines\/#\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/the-most-profitable-chemical-industry-business-in-the-philippines\/#<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Join us on YouTube<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/NIIRproject\/playlists\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/NIIRproject\/playlists<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A major change is taking place in the global manufacturing ecosystem. 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