通讯 - NITI संधान 2025年7月

Message from From the desk of CEO Thethird edition of NITIसंधानunderlines thecommitmentof NITI Aayog,the premier think-tank of the Government of India, to work towardsevolving the growth path of the Indian economy by Building on the momentum of the10th Governing Council Meeting ofNITI Aayog—where the Hon’ble PrimeMinister urged each state to chart a half-day policy workshop with leading experts to explorepathways for state-level fiscal reform and socio-economicdevelopment. socio-economic growth.In the last quarter, multiple research studies were published with a focus on making the economy more competitive. The framework designed toenhance the competitiveness of MSMEs in India using a cluster approachis one such initiative which would enable Medium Enterprises to emerge The workshop underscored the importance of a robust,data-driven framework to promote inclusive developmentby expanding welfare coverage, reducing leakages, andensuring last-mile delivery. Through such initiatives, NITI NITIसंधान, our quarterly newsletter and a flagship tool for disseminatingNITI’s research, reflects our commitment to transparency, knowledgesharing, and collaborative engagement. We welcome your valuable NITIसंधान, our quarterly newsletter and flagship platform forsharing NITI’s research, showcases the organisation’s effortsinpromoting cooperative and competitive federalism. Shri B.V.R. SubrahmanyamCEO, NITI Aayog Shri Suman BeryVice Chairperson, NITI Aayog About Research and Networking To further strengthen and streamline the research work beingfacilitated and undertaken by NITI Aayog, a separate Researchand Networking (R&N) Division was formed in 2024. The R&NDivision will oversee the development of a robust pipeline National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP) facilitates andimproves access to Indian government data by bringingtogether datasets from across India's extensive administrative Ms. Anna Roy(Programme Director, Research andNetworking Division, NITI Aayog) Research Publications this Quarter Citations in Media •“NITI Aayog Report Charts Path to Boost MSME Competitiveness.” DDNews, 2 May2025•“Smart Tech, Self‑Driving and Safety Features to Dominate Auto Industry by 2030:Niti Aayog Report.” The Economic Times•“Fintech Tools to Transform Medium Enterprises into Growth Engines: NITI.” BusinessStandard, 26 May 2025•“NITI Aayog Eyes $25Billion Exports of Hand and Power Tools by 2035.” Mint, 22 Apr.2025 Designing a Policy for MediumEnterprises Enhancing Competitiveness ofMSMEs in India Voice of our India’s manufacturing sector has experienced significant growth since theintroduction of the Liberalisation, Privatisation, and Globalisation (LPG) reforms.It currently contributes approximately 17% to the country’s GDP. Manufacturingplays a pivotal role in driving economic development and industrial expansion. Among its key contributors is the automotive sector, which alone accounts fornearly 7% of India’s GDP. It is one of the most advanced, complex, and globallyintegrated industries, operating through intricate Global Value Chains (GVCs). Thesector is also a leader in technological innovation and continuous advancement.The global automotive industry is undergoing a major transformation, markedbyincreasing integration of advanced technologies such as autonomous Automotive Industry:Powering India’s Participation Inthiscontext,India’sautomotiveindustryhasmade remarkable progressoverrecentdecades,evolving from a supplier ofnon-critical components to Ishtiyaque AhmedProgrammeDirector, Industry &Foreign Investment Division Co-Authors: Upendra KumarGupta, Abhishek Mukherjee,Bhadraksh Bhargav continues to operate at a cost disadvantage compared to global peers. High raw material costs, depreciation, taxation,and limited access to affordable financing, together, offset the labour cost benefit. At only 3 per cent, its contribution tothe global automotive value chain market share remains small. The limited global position of the industry is a reflection Recognising the strategic significance of this sector, NITI Aayog has undertaken a project aimed at advancing India'spositioning in the global automotive value chain. As a part of this initiative, NITI Aayog held extensive field visits andstakeholder consultations to formulate policy interventions. These interventions follow a focused approach in targetingcomponents based on their technological maturity and complexity, and components are systematically mapped into NITI’s report addresses the specific challenges and lays down a roadmap for propelling the growth of thissector through tailored fiscal and non-fiscal interventions. These measures are designed to strengthen thesector’s global competitiveness and deepen its integration into global value chains. Fiscal interventionsinclude support for operational and capital expenditures (Opex and Capex), skill development initiatives, Scan this QRto access fullreport FreeTrade Agreements(FTAs),supplierdevelopmenta