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OPINION | India’s consumption boom must power its manufacturing future

India’s GST cuts have boosted consumption, but rising imports threaten domestic industry. To harness this demand, India must strengthen manufacturing through import substitution, PLI schemes, and strategic trade partnerships

Akshat Khandelwal

October 30, 2025 / 08:46 IST

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Manufacturing leads to higher labour productivity, which is the key to creating well-paying jobs.

Akshat Khandelwal is a writer, and the Founder & CEO of Nuflower. Views are personal, and do not represent the stand of this publication.

first published: Oct 30, 2025 06:37 am

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OPINION | India’s consumption boom must power its manufacturing future

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