New Delhi, April 2 -- India is currently on a decisive path to establishing itself as a global manufacturing powerhouse. Moving beyond cost competitiveness, the country is evolving into an innovation-driven industrial hub. The foundation for this transformation is being laid through technology advancements, a fast-maturing startup ecosystem and strategic policy interventions, as highlighted in the budget for 2025-26.

With global supply chains shifting and industries transitioning to smarter and more sustainable methods of production, India has an opportunity to move from the traditional 'build to print' model to attaining leadership with 'build to design' at its core.

Modern manufacturing focuses more on intelligence than mere scale. Th...