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Make In India
Make In India is a government initiative launched in September 2014 to transform India into a global manufacturing hub by attracting foreign direct investment and improving the ease of doing business across various sectors.
Overview
What Make In India does
What Make In India is
Make In India is a government initiative launched in September 2014 to transform India into a global manufacturing hub by attracting foreign direct investment and improving the ease of doing business across various sectors.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2014
- Approximate age
- About 12 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- May 4, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Make In India as a community
Community overview
Make in India is a flagship initiative launched by the Prime Minister of India in September 2014, aimed at transforming India into a global design and manufacturing hub. The initiative was introduced in response to a significant economic downturn, with the goal of revitalizing India's economy and attracting global investors. It represents a comprehensive overhaul of outdated processes and policies, shifting the government's role from authority to business partner.
Community focus
Make in India focuses on promoting manufacturing across 25 key sectors, including automobiles, electronics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. The initiative aims to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and enhance the ease of doing business in India. It encourages investment in various stages of business development, from startups to established enterprises, across diverse geographies.
Member value
Make in India provides a policy framework for manufacturing in India, facilitating foreign direct investment and streamlining regulatory processes. It serves as a comprehensive support system for businesses looking to establish or expand manufacturing operations in India, offering resources and guidance through its operational arm, Invest India.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- online
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Benefits
- network-access
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Sectors
- Renewable Energy
- Regions
- Asia
Community activity
Events and activity
Make in India does not list specific events but is involved in various workshops and initiatives to promote collaboration among industry leaders, government officials, and investors.
Notable members
Notable manufacturing investments facilitated under the initiative's policy framework include Apple, Samsung, and Airbus, which have made significant commitments to manufacturing in India.
Common questions
What to know about Make In India
Upseed classifies Make In India under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
May 4, 2026
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