JavaScript Required

Jumpseat Aerospace News requires JavaScript to function. Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue.

India Pushes MSMEs into Aerospace Manufacturing

September 11, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

India's aerospace market to nearly double by 2035.
Commercial aviation fleet expected to more than double.
MSMEs encouraged to supply components to the sector.
Indian carriers have an order book of 1,640 aircraft.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Key Takeaways.

Upgrade

Strategic Implications

This initiative may signal India's growing ambition in the global aerospace industry, potentially creating new opportunities for domestic manufacturers and suppliers. The push for MSMEs to join global supply chains could indicate a shift towards increasing India's self-sufficiency in aerospace manufacturing, which may have significant implications for the country's economic growth and competitiveness.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

Upgrade

What Happened

Government Initiative Targets Global Supply Chains Amid Aviation Boom

The Indian government is encouraging micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to expand into aerospace manufacturing and become part of global supply chains, as the country’s aviation market is expected to see strong growth over the next decade. With India’s commercial aviation fleet expected to more than double, the government sees significant opportunities for domestic manufacturers to supply components to the sector. According to Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, India’s aerospace and defence market is projected to nearly double from over USD 30 billion in 2025 to USD 61 billion by 2035. This initiative was reported by The Tribune.

Source | Originally Published: September 10, 2026

Companies Mentioned