The performance of organised sport manufacturing industries in India

This study examines the performance of the Indian sports manufacturing sector from 2011-12 to 2021-22 at the state level with respect to the number of operational factories, number of workers, value of output and gross value added. The organized sports manufacturing industry in India is heavily concentrated in a few states, particularly Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, with significant fluctuations and emerging trends in other states over the period from 2011-12 to 2021-22. Punjab and Uttar Pradesh consistently had the highest shares of workers, total output and gross value added in this industry. Punjab and Maharashtra show highest positive growth rates in GVA, indicating substantial growth in the value added by the sports manufacturing sector in these states. The Lary index (1968) suggest that Delhi, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh show high and consistent specialization, indicating these regions are key players in the sports manufacturing industry. Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal show low or negligible specialization, indicating a minor role in the industry. The comprehensive policy implications suggest a strategic and multifaceted approach to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through easier access to credit, technology upgrades, and skill development programs and enhance the sports manufacturing sector in India. By promoting large-scale operations, supporting SMEs, encouraging regional balance, investing in workforce development, focusing on key states, and fostering technological advancements, India's new manufacturing policy can drive sustainable growth, create employment opportunities, and strengthen the country's position in the global sports manufacturing industry.