Indian Manufacturers Look Can Emulate Asian Rivals

By OEM Update Editorial October 14, 2020 12:11 pm IST

Manufacturing in India is set to rival that of other successful Asian countries over the coming years after recent changes to corporate tax rates.

Traditionally, manufacturing in India has struggled to reach the same levels as that of other Asian countries, but that is set to change according to a number of industry leaders. It comes after the introduction of a lower corporate tax rate, as well as a lower 15% rate on new production units. That is expected to help improve the interest in finished products coming out of India, as well as components.

“It’s a game-changer,” said Sunil Vachani, Chairman of Dixon Technologies told the Times of India. “The measures surely take us on the path to becoming a hub in the area of ICT (information and communications technology) manufacturing. We expect new partnerships coming in for components and ancillaries.”

The move is likely to put India in a place where they can compete with other, more traditional manufacturing bases, such as the thriving China market, Bangladesh, or even South East Asian powerhouse Thailand. The Thai manufacturing economy grew in the first quarter of 2020, despite the situation around the world, cementing its place as a key hub for companies looking to invest. An article by Expatbets discussing why Thailand is so attractive to foreign investors found that it was primarily its strategic location. It is situated on the crossroads of South and East Asia and that has allowed it to become a gateway for many businesses to export from. India has not benefitted from such geographical advantages, but the new reforms will now ensure that companies have more cash in hand for investments, according to Anil Rai Gupta, chairman of Havells group.

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