India is moving to strengthen local manufacturing by identifying 100 products for higher domestic output, including auto parts. DPIIT Secretary said a Made in India Brand Scheme is set to roll out soon to assure quality. The government also highlighted how artificial intelligence is reshaping manufacturing and urged businesses to make long-term investments, aided by new opportunities and free trade agreements.
Budget 2026 27 doubles down on jobs and long term capacity, casting the plan as Make in India 2.0 in practice. The strategy leans on self reliance and stronger domestic manufacturing, partly to offset concerns over weak FDI and FPI outflows. But the real test now is delivery across key sectors.
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