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India Seeks More Local Suppliers in Global Aerospace

September 11, 2026

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Key Takeaways

India aims to increase local suppliers in global aerospace.
Country's aerospace and defence market to reach $61 billion by 2035.
Indian airlines have ordered over 1,600 aircraft.
MSMEs already supply $4 billion in aircraft components annually.

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Strategic Implications

This push may indicate India's desire to move beyond assembly and into design and manufacturing, which could strengthen its position in the global aerospace supply chain and suggests significant opportunities for local MSMEs.

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What Happened

Civil Aviation Minister Calls for Domestic Design and Manufacturing Capabilities

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu emphasized the need for India to develop its capabilities in designing, certifying, and manufacturing aerospace components, rather than just assembling them. The country’s aerospace and defence market is projected to nearly double by 2035, with its commercial aviation fleet expected to more than double. Indian MSMEs already supply over $4 billion in aircraft components annually to global OEMs. The minister’s comments were made at the CII conference VORTEX 2026, as reported by The New Indian Express.

Source | Originally Published: September 10, 2026

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