Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India Needs to Rethink Manufacturing, Says Subbiah
A business leader named Vellayan Subbiah spoke about how India needs to change its approach to manufacturing to become a world leader.
He said India's manufacturing isn't as big as it should be compared to other countries in Asia.
He also pointed out that India can learn a lot from China's past strategies and needs to improve in the semiconductor sector.
Subbiah believes Indian companies should take bigger risks, invest in research, and expand globally to grow.
Vellayan Subbiah, Executive Chairman of Cholamandalam Investment, urged Indian industrialists to rethink manufacturing.
India's manufacturing share of GDP is lower compared to other Asian countries.
Subbiah spoke at the 189th Annual General Meeting of the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
He emphasized the need to learn from China's 'Make in China 2025' policy.
Subbiah highlighted challenges in India's semiconductor sector, including talent gaps.
- Who
- Vellayan Subbiah, Executive Chairman, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd.
- What
- Vellayan Subbiah discussed the need to rethink India's manufacturing sector.
- When
- July 25, 2025
- Where
- At the 189th Annual General Meeting of the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).
- Why
- To improve India's manufacturing sector and help it reach its potential to become a world power.
Vellayan's Stance
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Manufacturing Importance
Vellayan's Stance
India must rethink manufacturing to achieve its potential.
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GDP Share
Vellayan's Stance
India's manufacturing share of GDP is too low.
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Investment Strategy
Vellayan's Stance
Indian industrialists should take more risks and invest more.
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- Speaker
- Vellayan Subbiah
- Company
- Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd
- Event
- 189th Annual General Meeting of the MCCI
- Key Focus
- Rethinking Manufacturing
- China Reference
- 'Make in China 2025'