Inside India’s Manufacturing Shift

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

Twelve years might not seem like a long time, but for me, they have been truly transformative. After finishing my master’s in manufacturing, I entered an industry that is both fast-paced and challenging. I’ve worked at every level of the manufacturing supply chain, starting with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. There, I gained hands-on experience in new product development, facility setup, and IPO planning. This early stage taught me how ideas turn into real manufacturing systems and showed me the importance of being agile, resourceful, and working well across teams—skills that have shaped my career.

Next, I joined a large U.S.-based company that makes connectors, cable assemblies, and harnesses—a real turning point for me. Suddenly, I was doing much more than just mechanical work. I found myself knee-deep in electronic and electromechanical parts, tackling everything from costing and pricing to operations management. The COVID supply chain mess hit hard, but working with senior leaders taught me to think on my feet and stay cool when things got unpredictable. That experience really sharpened my ability to plan ahead…