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At ET Manufacturing Conclave 2025, executives warned cost alone won’t keep India competitive. The ask: digitally visible, quality-driven, regulator-ready supply chains—especially as sourcing shifts closer to customers. Aerospace and electricals leaders flagged gaps in supplier tools, electrical-grade steel, and SME readiness, urging cloud-based digital packages and stronger process discipline. India’s demand tailwind is real, they said, but staying “China+1” will require data transparency and reliable delivery—or buyers may move to “India+1.”
