Tag Archives: sourcing from india

The India Shift: Exploring PCBA Sourcing and Trade Dynamics in a Changing World [Podcast]

With tariffs rising and China becoming a trickier manufacturing partner, many American importers are looking to India. In this episode, we explore the manufacturing landscape in South India, especially when it comes to sourcing PCB assemblies. You’ll gain first-hand insights … Continue reading

Posted in India, Sofeast Podcast | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Bangalore PCBA Suppliers (Ground Level Insights – April 2025)

A few weeks ago, with a colleague from our Indian office, I spent two full days visiting a range of PCB assembly (PCBA) suppliers across Bangalore, South India. I spent time primarily in facilities in the South and West parts … Continue reading

Posted in India | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Major Indian Exports (Early ’24) – Hottest Product Categories?

As buyers start focusing more on sourcing from India it makes sense to understand what the major Indian exports are. Is your product type something that is commonly manufactured there? If so, there must be suitable manufacturers there and it’s … Continue reading

Posted in India | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Apple Ramp Up iPhone & Airpods Production In India. What Challenges Await?

According to the December 2023 WSJ article: Apple Aims to Make a Quarter of the World’s iPhones in India (Paywall), Apple will be expanding production of iPhones and other products like Airpods, which were only made in East and South … Continue reading

Posted in India | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

India’s Efforts To Mitigate Its Environmental Impact (Summer 2023)

China gains a lot of headlines for its leadership in renewable energy production, and rightly so, as they push to hit peak greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. However, its neighboring giant, India, is also working on reducing its environmental impact, … Continue reading

Posted in India | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

India Gaining Popularity over China as a Near-Shoring and Sourcing Destination

Most importers have been affected by supply chain disruption in recent years. Zero-Covid in China, exploding shipping costs, component shortages, the invasion of Ukraine, political tensions between China and the West, and the impacts of Covid on Western economies causing … Continue reading

Posted in India | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Further confirmation that India’s exports to North America are booming

A fairly recent Journal of Commerce article titled: “Cheaper than China: India–US trade surges as sourcing slowly shifts away from China,” gives us even more confirmation that exports from the Subcontinent to North America are booming to China’s cost.

Posted in India | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

List of E Coating Companies In India (10 Picks)

The strong and vibrant ‘paintjob’ on automobiles is often produced by E Coating, a cross between painting and plating. India has a number of great companies who’re experts in the e coating process and could be options for importers sourcing … Continue reading

Posted in India | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Manufacturing Safety Challenges In India

Between 2015-2018, 6,500 workers died on duty at Indian factories, mines, construction sites, and ports. That’s the official statistics, but some victims may not have been declared and counted. If we look at factories in isolation, does India have a … Continue reading

Posted in India | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

List of Aluminum Manufacturers In India (10 Options)

It’s estimated that global aluminum demand will increase by almost 40% by 2030. To meet demand growth in all industrial sectors, aluminum manufacturers will need to produce an additional 33.3 mt within 8 years. Keep on reading to find out … Continue reading

Posted in India | Tagged , | Leave a comment