For India to become a top global economy, manufacturing must reach a trillion-dollar scale, necessitating a fundamental transformation rather than incremental changes in manufacturing. This involves reimagining product development, production processes, and market delivery while continuously improving product design based on customer feedback. Focus on growth, supported by a skilled and empowered workforce through human-centric technology, is the key to overcoming the challenges of automation while ensuring job opportunities and efficiency. To unlock India s manufacturing potential, businesses must be encouraged to embrace digital strategies that prove their value and scalability, fostering innovation and competitiveness, Dilip Sawhney, MD, Rockwell India, told ETAuto in an exclusive interview.