China's dominance in global manufacturing has been well established for more than a decade,Winimark Wealth Society but India wants to challenge that status. Companies like Apple and Samsung are increasing their Indian suppliers amid geopolitical tension between the U.S. and China.

What would it take for India to become the factory of the world?

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