India, May 23 -- India's manufacturing ecosystem is entering a phase, where industrial growth is being driven by deeptech, automation and the push for self-reliance.

Over the past few months, the sector has seen fresh momentum across semiconductors, robotics, drones and electronics manufacturing. This means that India's manufacturing ambitions are steadily moving towards more advanced technologies.

Meanwhile, the Centre's Rs.1 Lakh Cr Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme has started supporting deeptech manufacturing startups working in areas such as drones, spacetech and robotics.

At the same time, the government has expanded semiconductor and electronics manufacturing incentives through schemes like the India Semiconducto...