Manufacturing

An Indian factory takes 23% longer to fill the same export order than a Vietnamese factory and pays for 18% more labour-hours to do it.

Cotton yarn prices have surged around 60%, from about ₹250 per kg in early 2026 to nearly ₹400 per kg now, putting pressure on textile manufacturers, particularly those that use yarn to produce fabrics and garments, per the industry proposal submitted to the textiles ministry and reviewed by Mint.

EQT, Carlyle, Blackstone and ChrysCapital are amon eyeing a stake in Gemson, with the deal likely to help expand capabilities

The country's main engine of growth, manufacturing, managed to expand by a whisker this month. But its economy may fall short of its 2026 growth target by more than a whisker. It may be time for Beijing to recall Deng Xiaoping's market pragmatism.

Multiples Alternate Asset Management is moving into the industrial and precision manufacturing sectors for the first time, targeting family-owned businesses. The PE firm is investing via its $885 million Fund IV as it also shows keen interest in the technology and AI areas.

Mint first reported in October that Temasek had joined the race to acquire a minority stake worth ₹1,500 crore in the medical device manufacturer, valuing the company at about $500 million.

AI, automation and cost pressures are reshaping jobs in India, even as hiring expands in semiconductors, GCCs, manufacturing and specialized technology roles.

The Swiss road-equipment maker aims to expand exports from its Gujarat plant to Europe, emerging markets, and potentially the US, turning India from a regional market into a global production and R&D base, Schneider said.

The home ministry and the department of telecommunications have asked device and equipment manufacturers and technology providers to keep handset prices realistic.