Ten years after its launch, the Make in India initiative continues to shape India’s economic and industrial landscape. The recent Budget 2025 Summary highlights continued support for manufacturing and infrastructure, further strengthening the Make in India mission. While some of its ambitious targets, such as increasing manufacturing’s share of GDP to 25% by 2022, have not yet been fully achieved, the program remains highly relevant in 2025. Here is a clear look at why Make in India still matters and how it is evolving. To learn more, read our https://indiabusiness.com/news-and-articles/article/budget-2025-summary-what-it-means-for-business-owners that explains how the government supports Make in India.

What is Make in India

Make in India is a flagship government program focused on boosting domestic manufacturing, attracting investment, and creating jobs. Its main goals are:

Encouraging domestic and foreign companies to manufacture in India

- Simplifying business regulations and improving the ease of doing business

- Building world-class infrastructure

- Enhancing skill development and innovation

- Protecting intellectual property and fostering public-private partnerships

The initiative targets 25 key sectors, including automobiles, electronics, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy.

Why is Make in India Still Important in 2025

1. Growing Domestic Market

India’s population continues to grow, and with it, the demand for products. Local manufacturing helps meet this demand more efficiently while reducing reliance on imports.

2. Job Creation

Manufacturing remains a key source of employment, especially for youth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Make in India supports job growth in both urban and rural areas.

3. Attracting Global Companies

Many global companies have set up manufacturing plants in India due to improved infrastructure, government incentives, and a large talent pool.

4. Self-Reliance and Resilience

COVID-19 showed the world the risks of overdependence on global supply chains. India has since focused on becoming more Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant), making Make in India even more relevant.

5. Tech and Innovation Growth

India’s startup ecosystem and digital economy are booming. Make in India now also supports innovation and advanced technologies like AI, robotics, and green energy.

Government Support in 2025

The government continues to promote Make in India through

- Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes

- Simplified regulations for ease of doing business

- Investment in infrastructure, logistics, and smart cities

- Digital initiatives to modernize supply chains

Government support also includes other entrepreneur-focused schemes that complement Make in India goals to learn more, read our https://indiabusiness.com/news-and-articles/article/top-government-schemes-for-startups-and-msmes-in-india that explains how Government Support Entrepreneur.

Challenges and the Way Forward

Despite its successes, Make in India faces challenges. The manufacturing sector’s growth has been slower than expected, and global economic trends have sometimes affected production rates. However, the government remains committed to addressing these challenges through continued reforms, infrastructure development, and support for innovation.