From Slogan to Supply Chain Power: Evaluating India’s “Made in India” Manufacturing Transformation Through the 14 PLI Schemes and the 100-Product Localization Mission
From Slogan to Supply Chain Power: Evaluating India’s “Made in India” Manufacturing Transformation Through the 14 PLI Schemes and the 100-Product Localization Mission Abstract This case-cum-research paper examines the transformation of India’s manufacturing ecosystem through the integration of the “Made in India” identity, the 14 Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, and the emerging 100-product localization strategy. The study evaluates whether sector-focused incentives, branding mechanisms, and targeted import substitution can jointly improve domestic value addition, reduce trade deficits, and strengthen India’s global competitiveness. The paper applies statistical and conceptual analysis using secondary data from government reports, policy announcements, and industrial performance indicators between 2020 and 2026. A hypothesis-testing framework is used to evaluate the relationship between PLI investments and manufacturing output growth. The study concludes that India’...