Sports Goods Manufacturing Sector Elevated in India’s Policy, Aiming for 25% Global Share by 2036
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Institution: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports | Ministry of Commerce & Industry
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports chaired India’s first-ever Sports Goods Manufacturing Conclave in New Delhi, where the sector was formally recognized in the government’s Allocation of Business Rules for the first time. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced that India’s current 1% global share in sports goods manufacturing is set to scale up to 25% by 2036.
The conclave brought together stakeholders including NITI Aayog, Commerce Ministry, DPIIT, FICCI, CII, and MSME representatives, and emphasized creating a manufacturing ecosystem supported by both industry and innovation. A task force, comprising government, national sports federations, and industry players, will draft the national policy framework for the sector. The sports goods landscape already contributes significantly, with a valuation of USD 4.88 billion (₹42,877 crore) in 2024 and plans to grow to USD 6.6 billion by 2027, generating over half a million jobs across clusters like Meerut, Jalandhar, and Ludhiana.
This policy elevation marks a strategic shift toward building domestic capacity, export strength, and employment in a culturally significant industry
Relevant question for policy stakeholders: What integrated policy instruments can ensure India’s sports goods sector sustainability while achieving its ambitious export and employment targets?
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