★ The Magnus advantage

Why India.
The Magnus way.

Manufacturing capability, English-speaking workforce, competitive labour costs, and shorter shipping lanes — the Magnus advantage explained.

★ The Case for India

8 reasons OEMs
India in 2026.

01

Engineering Scale

India produces 1.5 million engineering graduates per year — more than the US and EU combined. Average engineering wage is 1/8th of US, 1/5th of Europe, but quality is comparable.

30M+ engineers · 1.5M graduating/yr
02

Manufacturing Maturity

India's manufacturing GDP is $1.4 trillion (5th globally). Auto, pharma, electronics, and steel industries are world-class. Decades of supply chain experience for global Tier-1s.

$1.4T mfg GDP · 5th globally
03

Cost Advantage

Total landed cost from India is 8-15% cheaper than China for most ferrous components, and 25-45% cheaper than EU/US manufacturing. The gap widens as China's costs rise.

15-45% cost savings
04

Quality Systems

India has the world's 2nd highest density of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AS 9100, and ISO 13485 certified manufacturers after China. Quality systems are mature.

35,000+ ISO 9001 facilities
05

Geopolitical Stability

Democratic government, strong legal system, US/EU strategic ally. Unlike China, no decoupling pressure, no tariff risks, no IP theft concerns at scale.

G20 member · Strategic partner
06

FTA Access

India has FTAs with UAE (CEPA), Australia (ECTA), ASEAN, MERCOSUR, SAFTA. Preferential tariffs into 30+ countries make India a smart export hub.

10+ active FTAs
07

India Plus One

40% of global OEMs are now diversifying away from China sole-source. India is the #1 destination for the "China Plus One" strategy. Apple, Foxconn, Tesla all shifting capacity.

$120B PLI scheme
08

English & Time Zone

English is the business language. Indian engineers operate seamlessly with European and North American counterparts. Time zone bridges Asia-EU-US working hours.

125M+ English speakers
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