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The next “Unicorns” won’t be app-based; they will be high-precision manufacturing workshops in Tier-2 cities that are joining global defense and electronics value chain

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For the last decade, the word “unicorn” usually made people think of a flashy app or a food delivery startup based in a Bangalore high-rise. But as we move into 2026, that trend is losing steam. The era of burning cash to acquire users is being replaced by a much grittier, more profitable reality. The […]

The Textile Sector Revival: Can India Lead the Global Apparel Story Again?

Indian textile workers weaving fabric on modern looms in a sustainable apparel factory

India was once famous as the global textile hub; cotton and fine muslins were reasons that paved the way for global trade routes leading here. Today, with the reset of global supply chains and the recognition of sustainable manufacturing, one question that has taken center stage is: Can India reclaim its dominance in the world […]

Can India Become The World’s Supply Chain Alternative to China?

Illustration showing India emerging as a global manufacturing and supply chain hub, challenging China’s dominance

China has been the undisputed mogul in manufacturing products for decades. Its massive scale of production, affordable labor, and excellent infrastructure have rightly earned China the title of the “world’s factory.” However, recent geopolitical shifts and trade tensions, along with China’s critical vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, have prompted world organisations to consider a […]

Make in India A Decade Later: Triumph or Trial?

Make in India A Decade Later Triumph or Trial

The Prime Minister in September 2014 launched Make in India sporting a lion emblem and a bold promise: make India a global manufacturing hub. Ten years later, the question is more acute than ever, is it a success or a test? The truth of it: a little of both. The Triumphs 1. FDI and Global […]