India, March 12 -- With the domestic Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector projecting a trajectory toward $300 billion by FY2026, the narrative has successfully shifted from import dependency to indigenous resilience.

Powered by the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, and a global "China Plus One" strategy, India is positioning itself as the next great factory of the world. However, achieving manufacturing prowess alone is not enough. The other aspect involves the efficient transportation of materials.

Infrastructure, such as roads, ports, and trucks, has shaped logistics in India for decades. While physical connectivity has vastly improved under initiatives like PM Gati Shakti, the ESDM sector requires a fund...