Prime Minister Promotes Zero-Compromise Manufacturing Quality

On Jan. 25, 2026 in his 130th Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indian industry and start-ups to adopt a 'zero compromise' policy on quality to make manufacturing a defining national identity. He highlighted India as the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem and cited sectors including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green hydrogen and biotechnology, saying manufacturing excellence is essential for global competitiveness.