S&P Global’s latest report, “India Forward: Transformative Perspectives,” highlights India’s manufacturing sector as increasingly attractive to global investors. Over the past 30 years, India has grown significantly in size, scale, and global influence, and is projected to become the world’s third-largest economy by fiscal 2030-31, positioning itself to capitalize on evolving global trade and cooperation opportunities.
Key findings from the report include:
- India has significantly improved its competitiveness, making its manufacturing sector more attractive to global investors. Amid changing trade dynamics and tariff challenges, India is well-positioned to accelerate manufacturing growth and deepen integration into global supply chains. (See “India’s manufacturing opportunity amid global trade uncertainty”)
- India is advancing towards a cleaner, self-reliant transport future by focusing on alternative energy sources, including biofuels. Biofuels provide a triple benefit by enhancing energy security, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing income opportunities for the agricultural sector. (See “Balancing India’s biofuels equation”)
- India aims to balance energy security with revenue security. Recent regulatory reforms offer new opportunities to boost crude oil exploration and production, supporting the country’s goal of self-sufficiency. (See “Policy and investment outlook for oil exploration and production in India”)
“India Forward” isprepared by S&P Global and Crisil’s cross-divisional India Research Chapter, an initiative of the S&P Global India Leadership Council. This Chapter provides distinct thought leadership on India by combining local expertise, global perspectives and its full suite of capabilities.
