China + 1: Why the World Is Looking to India and How Verkora Fits Into This New Manufacturing Era

Pandemics, geopolitical tensions, and rising input costs forced companies worldwide to rethink their supply chain dependency. And out of this rethink came a strategy that is now driving a new global manufacturing order:

The “China + 1” strategy.

For India, especially for MSMEs, this isn’t just another policy trend. It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to step forward as a reliable, high-precision, high-value manufacturing partner for the world.

This is exactly the shift Verkora was built for.

What Exactly Is “China + 1”?

It’s simple:
Global companies want to reduce their over-dependence on China by adding one more strategic manufacturing base to their supply chain.

And why now?

• Supply Chain Resilience: COVID-19 and geopolitical risks exposed the danger of relying on one country.

• Rising Costs: Labour and compliance costs in China keep increasing.

• Tariff/Policy Uncertainty: Global trade dynamics are changing rapidly.

• Need for Multiple Hubs: Companies want stability, predictability, and long-term continuity.

India checks all the boxes: scale, engineering talent, cost competitiveness, and most importantly, a growing ecosystem of capable manufacturers.

India’s Push Toward Advanced Manufacturing: The PLI Effect

To support this shift, India rolled out the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, a catalyst that is driving real transformation on the ground.

• Deep value addition

• Component localisation

• Technology adoption

• High-precision manufacturing

This is no longer about assembling final products.

This is about building complete component ecosystems; PCB assemblies, motors, sensors, pressure components, advanced materials, and precision parts all within India.

PLI encourages manufacturers (global and domestic) to set up large-scale, high-value production facilities in India, focusing on:

Where the Leap Is Happening: India’s High-Tech Component Revolution

1. Electronics & Semiconductors

The transformation is real. India has become one of the world’s fastest-growing electronics manufacturing hubs

This creates massive opportunities for precision engineering MSMEs.

2. EVs & Automotive Components

India isn’t just manufacturing EVs, it’s creating the entire ecosystem around them.

MSMEs are upgrading rapidly with better machinery, stronger QMS, and global certifications, and that’s where most of the new export opportunities are emerging.

• PCB assemblies, sensors, camera modules

• Display components and enclosures

• Semiconductor packaging & fabrication initiatives

• ACC batteries & battery management systems

• Power electronics and high-precision motor components

• Sheet metal fabrication for EV platforms

• Lightweight, high-strength structural components

3. Pharmaceuticals & MedTech

India has always been strong in pharma, but now we’re entering the era of:

Global buyers want reliable, compliant, and process-driven partners, and India is stepping up.

• High-end medical devices

• Diagnostics equipment

• Precision stainless steel fabrication

• Clean-room grade assemblies

• Critical CNC-machined parts for MedTech

Where Verkora Comes In

At Verkora, we’ve been watching this shift closely, not as spectators, but as contributors.

From day one, our purpose has been clear:

Fulfilling Global Needs.
Empowering Growth.

And the China + 1 movement aligns perfectly with that purpose.

For Global Buyers

We help them source high-quality, high-precision components through our vetted and audited manufacturing network across India.

We ensure:

• Verified supplier capabilities

• Transparent communication

• Strong documentation

• Reliable supply chain execution

• Quality inspections and process audits

• On-time deliveries at competitive pricing

Buyers get India’s scale and engineering strength, without the uncertainty of navigating it alone.

For Indian Manufacturers (MSMEs)

We are a Growth Partner for Manufacturers. We help them upgrade, systemise, and prepare for global expectations through:

• Need & Gap Analysis

• Training & Empowerment

• Operation Excellence

• QMS implementation

• Export readiness programs

• Process and quality audits

• Inquiry Provision

• End-to-End Export Support

• Internal Audits

The goal is simple:
When manufacturers grow, India grows.
When they win global orders, India wins.

The Opportunity Ahead

For Indian MSMEs:

Now is the time to:

• Upgrade capabilities

• Focus on precision components

• Implement global certifications

• Adopt Industry 4.0 tools

• Strengthen quality culture

• Build long-term global partnerships

The world is ready for India, but India needs to be ready for the world too.

For Global Buyers:

India today offers:

• A stable, democratic alternative

• Strong technical ecosystem

• Competitive pricing

• High scalability

• A young, skilled workforce

• Government-backed incentives

And through organisations like Verkora, buyers get an organised, trustworthy gateway to India’s manufacturing strength.

Conclusion: This Is India’s Moment And Verkora Is Ready

The “China + 1” shift is not a short-term reaction. It is a permanent restructuring of the global supply chain.

India is not just filling a gap; we are building a new identity as a global high-tech component hub.

At Verkora, we are proud to play our part by providing Manufacturing-as-a-Service, with India’s best engineering capabilities, ensuring quality, transparency, and long-term trust on both sides.

The world is moving toward precision, technology, and resilience.

And India…
is ready to lead.

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