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GT Voice: Can India's manufacturing sector avoid competition with China?
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Fusion42 · 4 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
India is debating whether to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to strengthen its manufacturing sector and integrate with Asia-Pacific supply chains dominated by China. Membership could open new export markets and improve participation in regional production networks but also increase competitive pressure on Indian manufacturers.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Manufacturing Tech.
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Indian founders in manufacturing face a crossroads as regional trade integration with China opens both market access and stiff competition. You must prepare to embed into Asia-Pacific supply chains or risk being left out of new growth markets.
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