The document provides an overview of the manufacturing sector in India. It discusses key facts and figures about the sector including its evolution, sub-sectors, gross value added, industrial production performance, and performance of eight core industries. Some of the key points mentioned are:
- Manufacturing is a major employer in India and the government aims to achieve 25% GDP share and 100 million new jobs in the sector by 2022.
- The sector has grown at a CAGR of 4.34% between FY12-FY18 based on gross value added at current prices.
- Major sub-sectors include food products, textiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, motor vehicles and electronics.
- Index of Industrial Production