India sets sights on manufacturing revolution

Posted on 11 Jul 2014 by The Manufacturer

India, home to the world’s largest railway network, is set to undergo a transport revolution with its newly elected prime minister, Narendra Modi, promising to modernise the ageing rail infrastructure.

The news comes as chancellor George Osborne joins foreign secretary William Hague on a visit to the country in hopes of securing Britain a part in a £7bn infrastructure project announced by Modi’s Government. The Government is hoping the massive infrastructure program will give the stagnant economy a kick start and see growth rates reach…

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