India weighs import-substitution push as retailers shore up festive-season supply chains

India is considering domestic manufacturing across more than 100 products while consumer and electronics firms advance China imports, build buffer inventory and add warehousing to manage conflict-linked freight, supply and currency risks.

— Filed Tue, 28 Jul, 2026, 19:08 IST · Source Times of India · Business · Updated

India is preparing an import-substitution manufacturing push across more than 100 products, including electronics and consumer inputs. Consumer-goods and electronics firms are advancing China imports, building buffer stocks and adding warehouses amid conflict-linked freight, supply and rupee risks.