“Despite clear progress, India’s manufacturing and logistics ecosystem is still at an inflection point. To credibly reach a USD 5 trillion economy by 2030, we must nearly double manufacturing’s share of GDP—powered by higher capital formation, more reliable supply chains, and deeper tech adoption across small, medium, and large enterprises. Pragmatic, time-bound steps can get us there: a 30–40% capital subsidy to build Multimodal Logistics Parks, rail-linked private freight terminals, inland waterway cargo hubs, and urban last-mile consolidation centres; a concessional GST slab for certified multimodal operators and integrated logistics providers to lower freight costs; designating 10 industrial corridors as Green Freight Zones to fast-track EV/hydrogen trucking; a reduced GST rate with targeted capex support for electric trucks, lorries, and vans; and a National Logistics Single Window (NLSW) that removes border-checkpoint variability, harmonises state regulations, streamlines approvals, and enforces uniform safety and compliance standards.”