The other side of sport — mastering manufacturing
The Hindu·5h ago·Hope
What Happened
India contributes only 0.5% to the $50 billion global sports equipment trade, despite strong cultural engagement with sports. NITI Aayog and Foundation for Economic Development released a report on India's export potential in sports manufacturing. The labour-intensive sector faces structural industry challenges limiting growth. Athletes like Neeraj Chopra highlight sports diversity. Manufacturing remains an overlooked but crucial ecosystem component.
Key Entities
IndiaNITI AayogFoundation for Economic DevelopmentNeeraj ChopraLakshya Sensports equipment manufacturingglobal sports equipment trade