India Ranks Sixth in Asia Manufacturing Index 2026
In January 2026, the third edition of the Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI 2026), released by Hong Kong-based advisory firm Dezan Shira & Associates, showed that India retained its 6th rank among 11 Asian countries, underscoring the need for stronger reforms and faster execution.
In January 2026, the third edition of the Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI 2026), released by Hong Kong-based advisory firm Dezan Shira & Associates, showed that India retained its 6th rank among 11 Asian countries, underscoring the need for stronger reforms and faster execution.
- China maintained the 1st position leading in economy, workforce, and international trade, followed by Malaysia in 2nd place and Vietnam in 3rd place.
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- What? Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026 Released
- By Whom? Dezan Shira & Associates, Hong Kong
- Purpose: Assess manufacturing competitiveness of Asian economies
- India’s Rank: 6th (out of 11 Asian countries)
- Top Performers: China (1st), Malaysia (2nd), Vietnam (3rd)
About Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026:
AMI: It is conducted annually to evaluate the manufacturing competitiveness of major Asian economies.
- Assesses eight key pillars: Economy, Political Risk, Business Environment, International Trade, Tax Policy, Infrastructure, Workforce, and Innovation.
Insights of India: India’s strengths lie in its large domestic market, improving infrastructure, and expanding workforce, whereas its weaknesses include slower execution, policy instability, and limited innovation capacity.
Other Country Rankings: Singapore ranked fourth, while South Korea placed fifth. Indonesia secured the seventh position, followed by Thailand at eighth. Japan ranked ninth, the Philippines tenth, and Bangladesh eleventh.
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