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Whitepapers · August 2026 · 12 min read

Scaling Manufacturing SMEs: Lessons from the China+1 Transition

How precision engineering and specialty chemical SMEs are winning global supply contracts — and what it takes to scale.

The export opportunity

Global OEMs are actively qualifying Indian suppliers. Those that win combine certification, consistent quality and the balance sheet to fund capacity ahead of orders.

Capital as a catalyst

Growth equity allows promoters to fund capacity without over-leveraging. In our portfolio, capex funded by equity has typically paid back within 30–36 months.

Operational playbook

Lean manufacturing, ERP adoption and a strengthened finance function are the three levers our operating partners deploy in the first 18 months.

This article is for information only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest.