3. India
Manufacturing (Output) Rank: 3
Employment % by Industry Rank: 14
Weighted Average Rank: 3.8
India is developing 12 new industrial cities which will add to the already eight under construction to enhance its manufacturing capabilities. The key ongoing projects are Dholera in Gujarat and Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The government aims to create a “plug and play” infrastructure to attract investments, streamline processes, and boost employment. It is also worth mentioning that Peenya in Bengaluru, India is one of the largest industrial areas in Asia.