Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Tata Steel CEO Says India Can Become Global Manufacturing Hub
Tata Steel CEO TV Narendran said the world is paying more attention to India.
Countries and companies are considering India for buying products and making goods.
They also see India as a source of technology and skilled people.
Changes in global politics and trade have created a new opportunity.
Narendran said India could become more important in global supply chains.
He said India must become stronger and more competitive to benefit.
Trade is becoming harder because of tariffs and restrictions.
The BRICS Summit showed that trade, investment, technology and energy are becoming important priorities.
Tata Steel CEO TV Narendran said India has an unprecedented global opportunity.
He said countries and companies increasingly view India as a market and manufacturing destination.
India is also attracting attention as a source of technology, talent and a strategic partner.
Narendran linked the opportunity to geopolitical shifts and changing global economic priorities.
He said India must improve its capabilities and competitiveness amid contested global trade.
- Who
- TV Narendran, Tata Steel’s CEO and managing director.
- What
- He said India has a historic opportunity to become a global manufacturing hub but must improve its competitiveness.
- When
- September 21; the year was not specified.
- Where
- At an event; the location was not specified. Narendran also referred to the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
- Why
- Geopolitical changes and growing global interest in India are creating opportunities, while trade restrictions are reshaping international commerce.
- Speaker
- TV Narendran, Tata Steel CEO and managing director
- Opportunity
- India is attracting attention as a market, manufacturing base, technology source and talent source.
- Global context
- Geopolitical changes are creating a window of opportunity for India.
- Required action
- India needs stronger capabilities and greater competitiveness.
- Trade environment
- The international trading system is becoming more contested because of tariffs and trade restrictions.
- BRICS discussion
- Narendran said the BRICS Summit reflected growing emphasis on trade, investment, technology, energy and supply chains.