Digitalization and Manufacturing in 2025: Key Trends in India and Global Steel

When we talk about digitalization, the process of integrating digital technologies into everyday business and government operations. Also known as digital transformation, it’s no longer optional for manufacturers—it’s the baseline for survival. In 2025, countries that invested in e-government, skilled workforces, and smart infrastructure pulled far ahead, with the UAE leading the pack. But what does that mean for factories in India? It means faster supply chains, fewer delays, and real-time quality control—exactly what’s pushing states like Tamil Nadu to the top of export charts.

That’s why Tamil Nadu, India’s top electronics exporting state, driven by Apple’s supply chain and PLI scheme incentives. Also known as the electronics hub of South India, it’s not just making phones—it’s building an entire ecosystem of suppliers, testing labs, and logistics partners. Meanwhile, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh are catching up, but Tamil Nadu’s edge comes from years of focused policy and private investment. This isn’t luck. It’s strategy. And it’s not just electronics. The global steel industry, a backbone of industrial manufacturing, now shaped by mergers, energy shifts, and trade policies. Also known as the global metal supply chain, it’s facing a turning point: Nippon Steel’s $55-per-share bid for U.S. Steel isn’t just a deal—it’s a signal that Asian manufacturers are securing long-term access to American capacity. Meanwhile, the U.S. still makes steel, but more of it now comes from electric arc furnaces using scrap metal, not coal. That’s a quiet revolution.

These threads connect. Digitalization enables Tamil Nadu to track every component from factory to port. It lets U.S. steel plants monitor furnace temperatures remotely. It helps regulators like CFIUS analyze foreign acquisitions faster. The same tools that power digital government in the UAE are now optimizing production lines in Chennai and Pittsburgh. You can’t talk about Indian manufacturing growth without seeing how global deals, tech adoption, and export policies feed into each other.

What you’ll find in this archive isn’t just a list of articles—it’s a snapshot of a manufacturing world in motion. From who’s buying U.S. Steel to why India’s electronics exports are surging, these pieces show the real drivers behind the headlines. No fluff. Just facts, data, and what it means for the factories, workers, and businesses on the ground.