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'Vietnam grew 3x faster than India': Wealth advisor questions broken manufacturing model

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Business Today · 4m ago

'Vietnam grew 3x faster than India': Wealth advisor questions broken manufacturing model

Despite being smaller, Vietnam's export growth since 2005 reached 983%, significantly outpacing India's at 339%. China's goods exports stand at $3.58 trillion, with Vietnam achieving $347 billion compared to India's $428 billion. India's manufacturing GDP is 13%, half that of Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, and China. Structural reforms in education and governance are essential for India to improve its manufacturing sector. Investment focuses on infrastructure, industrial corridors, and skilling programs.

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