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Deloitte CEO Romal Shetty Envisions India as Major Global Manufacturing Hub
✍️ Business Today
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 07:24 AM
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Deloitte South Asia chief Romal Shetty said India has the potential to become a large global manufacturing economy, citing growing domestic demand and policy support.
Romal Shetty, chief executive of Deloitte South Asia, highlighted India's capacity to evolve into a major global manufacturing economy during a recent industry forum. He pointed to the country’s expanding domestic market and robust supply chain ecosystem as key drivers.
Shetty noted that government initiatives such as 'Make in India' and infrastructure upgrades are creating a conducive environment for manufacturing growth. The CEO emphasized that increased investment in technology and skilled labor would further strengthen India’s manufacturing footprint.
Industry analysts suggest that this outlook could attract foreign direct investment and spur job creation across the manufacturing sector. Deloitte’s assessment aligns with broader economic forecasts that see India as a pivotal player in global supply chains.
The firm’s outlook underscores the importance of policy continuity and innovation for sustaining manufacturing momentum in the coming years.
Shetty noted that government initiatives such as 'Make in India' and infrastructure upgrades are creating a conducive environment for manufacturing growth. The CEO emphasized that increased investment in technology and skilled labor would further strengthen India’s manufacturing footprint.
Industry analysts suggest that this outlook could attract foreign direct investment and spur job creation across the manufacturing sector. Deloitte’s assessment aligns with broader economic forecasts that see India as a pivotal player in global supply chains.
The firm’s outlook underscores the importance of policy continuity and innovation for sustaining manufacturing momentum in the coming years.