50 Make In India Statistics (2025 Data)

Edited On: Apr 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

Launched in 2014, the ‘Make In India’ initiative has played an important role in India’s revolutionary growth.

India is now the second-largest mobile manufacturer globally, producing 99% of its smartphones domestically, with exports crossing INR 1.2 lakh crore.

A decade has passed, and the results of this movement are obvious in 2025. Let us look at the measurable impact that the Make In India scheme has had over the last ten years.

Make In India Statistics Top Picks

India now manufactures 99% of its smartphones domestically.
India’s ranking in the World Bank’s Doing Business Report improved from 142nd in 2014 to 63rd by 2020.
Due to Make in India, renewable energy capacity in India has grown by 400% between 2014 and 2024.
India’s toy industry now produces 400 million toys each year, reducing imports and boosting local manufacturing.
Driven by the Make in India push, the PLI scheme achieved INR 12.5 lakh crore in production, INR 4 lakh crore in exports, and added 9 lakh new jobs.

Make In India Statistics: Manufacturing Sector

With India becoming a strong manufacturing hub in various industries, the Make In India initiative has had a significant impact on India’s manufacturing sector.

India’s renewable energy capacity has increased by 400% in the past decade, making it the 4th largest producer of renewable energy in the world. (Business Today)

Thanks to the Make In India movement, the country produces 400 million toys every year. (VisionIAS)

By making 99% of its smartphones domestically, India is the second-largest mobile manufacturer globally. (VisionIAS)

Domestic mobile phone production increased from 58 million units in 2014-15 to 330 million units in 2023-24, with exports exceeding 50 million and imports dropping considerably. (Investing)

India’s defense production reached a record high of INR 1.27 lakh crore in 2023-24, with exports to over 90 countries. (IBT)

In the first seven months of FY 2025, iPhone production in India reached $10 billion, with $7 billion in exports. Over the past four years, the Apple ecosystem generated 175,000 new direct jobs, with over 72% of these roles filled by women. (Investment Guru India)

Maruti Suzuki announced an investment of around $864 million (INR 74.1 billion) to build a third plant at its Kharkhoda factory in Haryana, expanding production capacity to 750,000 vehicles per year by 2029. (Reuters)

Manufacturing jobs have grown by 200% between 2022 and 2024. (ETManufacturing)

Due to the Make In India initiative, India’s electronic production has more than doubled to $115 billion in 2024. (VisionIAS)

India’s semiconductor sector has attracted investments exceeding INR 1.5 lakh crore, with approvals for five plants capable of producing over 7 crore chips per day. (SiliconIndia)

Since the launch of Make In India, India has become the world’s second-largest producer of textiles and garments, accounting for 4.6% of global trade. (SiliconIndia)

In 2024, textile exports grew by 11.56%, and apparel exports registered a 35% year-on-year growth. (SiliconIndia)

Make In India Statistics About Business & Policy Reforms

The Make In India initiative introduced several beneficial policies and regulations for businesses. These policies have promoted the ease of doing business and have helped small and big businesses alike.

India moved from 142nd rank in 2014 to 63rd in the World Bank’s Doing Business Report by 2020. (VisionIAS)

Since the launch of MII, over 40,000 compliances have been reduced, and 3,800 legal provisions have been decriminalized. (VisionIAS)

The National Single Window System has approved over 75,000 applications, making investment processes easier in India. (VisionIAS)

India’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) grew from $45 billion in 2015 to $85 billion in 2022. (VisionIAS)

FDI in the electronics sector rose by 254% since the launch of Make in India. (SiliconIndia)

Between 2014 and 2024, India received a total of $667.4 billion in FDI, a 119% increase over the previous decade. (Business Today)

Since the launch of Make in India in 2014, India has witnessed the establishment of approximately one startup every hour, totalling around 148,000 startups by 2024. This surge has generated approximately 1.5 million jobs. (The Financial Express)

The number of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) registered on the Udyam portal has reached over 49.1 million, including 18.5 million women-owned enterprises. These MSMEs have collectively generated employment for approximately 211.7 million individuals and contributed 30.1% to India’s GDP in the fiscal year 2022-23. (The Financial Express)

As of August 2024, the Production Linked Incentive scheme (PLI) has received investments worth INR 146,000 crore, resulting in a production output of INR 12.5 lakh crore. This strategy has increased exports by INR 4 lakh crore and created 900,000 jobs. (The Business Today)

The electric vehicle industry in India, which was virtually non-existent in 2014, has expanded to a market worth $3 billion by 2024. (Business Today)

Under the PM GatiShakti initiative (a part of the Make In India scheme), over 208 large-scale infrastructure projects worth over $180 billion were assessed by 2024, addressing critical infrastructure gaps in sectors like coal, steel, fertilizers, and food distribution. (SiliconIndia)

Make in India Statistics: Railway Sector

The Make In India scheme has remarkably impacted the Indian Railways, promoting domestic manufacturing and reducing imports.

Launched on February 15, 2019, the Vande Bharat Express is India’s first semi-high-speed train, entirely designed and manufactured in India. (News18)

90% of Delhi Metro’s trains are made domestically under the ‘Make in India’ program, demonstrating India’s growing capacity to produce modern metro coaches. (Economic Times)

With providing locally made coaches, locomotives, and components to 16 countries, including the UK, Saudi Arabia, and France, India has emerged as a key player in the global railway export market. (ETNow)

Between 2014-15 and 2021-22, Indian Railways increased its coach production from 3,731 to 7,151 units, a growth of 91.6%. (ThePrint)

Make In India Statistics: India’s Export Scene

The ‘Make in India’ initiative has greatly influenced India’s export landscape across various sectors. Here are some key statistics highlighting its impact:

Since 2014, India’s finished steel production increased by over 50%, enabling the country to become a net exporter of finished steel. (ThePrint)

India’s Defense production exports grew from INR 1,000 crore in 2014 to INR 21,000 crore in 2024, expanding to over 85 countries. (ThePrint)

The PLI scheme which was introduced to improve domestic manufacturing, attracted investments of INR 1.46 lakh crore, leading to a manufacturing output of INR 12 lakh crore and increasing exports by INR 4 lakh crore. (BusinessToday)

As an effect of Make In India program, India’s merchandise exports surpassed $400 billion for the first time in the fiscal year 2021-22. (Jagran)

India’s mobile phone exports have risen by nearly 50% in the first ten months of fiscal year 2024-2025. This was driven largely by Apple’s Make in India initiative, total exports are expected to reach INR 1.8 trillion ($21 billion) by year-end.

Make In India Statistics: Innovation & Research Growth

The Indian government has invested over $1.2 billion in the AI sector to boost computing power, support local startups, expand AI education, and develop advanced AI models. (Time)

In September 2024, NXP Semiconductors announced a commitment to invest over $1 billion in its R&D efforts in India. This initiative is designed to double the company’s current activities and strengthen India’s role in semiconductor design and innovation. (Reuters)

India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity has jumped from 2.3 GW in 2014 to 67 GW in 2024. This rapid growth enables India to meet its domestic needs and serve international markets, establishing the country as a leader in renewable energy manufacturing. (Energy Asia)

In December 2024, India’s effort to build its own Earth observation satellites attracted 30 companies. This project aims to reduce the need for foreign data for important uses such as defense and managing infrastructure. (Reuters)

Make In India Statistics About Women Empowerment

The Make in India initiative has contributed to various developments in the Indian economy, including aspects related to women’s employment. Here are some relevant statistics:

Owing to the Make In India project, the share of women in the Indian workforce increased from 22% in 2017-18 to 40.3% in 2023-24. (ETBSFI)

For women aged 15 years and above, the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) rose from 23.3% in 2017-18 to 41.7% in 2023-24. (ETBSFI)

Women comprised 18% of the Indian workforce in 2024, down from 19% in 2021. The decrease from the previous year was around 0.6%. (India Today)

In 2024, women’s workforce participation was 41% in hospitals & diagnostic labs, 34% in IT, and 26% in banking. (India Today)

Under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, larger companies with 20,000+ employees have 25% women employees, while smaller firms with fewer than 500 employees have only 15%. (India Today)

Other Significant Make In India Statistics

In 2014, the manufacturing sector contributed approximately 16% to India’s GDP. By 2023, this share had modestly increased to 17.7%, indicating limited progress toward the initial target of 25% by 2025. (Down to Earth)

As of September 2024, India has the third-largest startup ecosystem globally, with 148,931 DPIIT-recognized startups generating over 1.55 million jobs. (Vajiram & Ravi)

During the tenure of Make In India, private companies produced goods worth $163 billion under the PLI scheme, achieving 90% of the target for the 2024/25 fiscal year. (Reuters)

India’s defence production has reached ₹1.27 lakh crore, with exports to over 90 countries. (Vajiram & Ravi)

Despite the PLI scheme, the manufacturing sector’s share in India’s economy dropped from 15.4% to 14.3% in FY2024-2025. (Reuters)

By prioritizing high-value manufacturing and research, India’s global innovation ranking has risen from 81st in 2015 to 39th in 2025. (First Post)

Women now make up about 80% of the workforce in electronics manufacturing services (EMS), highlighting their significant role in this sector. (ETHR World)