New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- Indian manufacturers are witnessing a rise in quality awareness, with the automotive and chemicals sectors leading the adoption of global certifications and quality protocols, a study by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said.

The CII Manufacturing Competitiveness Study, titled, 'Raising the Standard: Quality Transformation of Indian Manufacturing' further added that other sectors, including capital goods and FMCG, are aligning with international benchmarks to boost exports and revenue growth.

The study identifies key challenges, particularly for SMEs, such as high implementation costs, limited access to technology, and skilled labour shortages. Ambiguities in national standards and inadequate testing infr...