India’s Solar Supply Chain Innovations

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I currently lead Supply Chain Management at a major solar manufacturing company, drawing on more than 25 years of experience in procurement and supply chain operations within the glass and solar manufacturing industries.

Over the course of my career, I have focused on strategic sourcing, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This approach has enabled me to deliver strong results across the organizations I have worked with.

I am committed to building resilient supply chains that enable both innovation and sustainability. I thrive in dynamic environments where continuous improvement is a core value.

Q2. How are current policies and government incentives driving solar supply chain localization, particularly in India and key emerging markets?

India is rapidly positioning itself as a global solar manufacturing hub, driven by strategic policies and incentives aimed at reducing dependence on imports—especially from China.

Key Government Initiatives are :

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme

• Offers financial incentives to domestic manufacturers of high-efficiency solar PV modules
• Aims to build end-to-end manufacturing capacity—from polysilicon to modules
• Encourages backward integration and investment…