The Indian aerospace industry is in the midst of a paradigm shift, from being a marginal player in aircraft component production to a more integrated role in the international aerospace value chain. Over the last few years, significant collaborations with global aerospace majors, along with the country’s industrial policies in the framework of “Make in India” and “Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” have propelled the country’s aircraft manufacturing, assembly, and supply chain localization.
The recent trends, such as the Tata-Airbus C295 project, the Rafale aircraft body production in Hyderabad, and the new aerospace ventures with Adani and Embraer, indicate a clear shift in the country’s strategy: India is no longer lining up to be a low-cost provider but an emerging aircraft production hub.
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