Boeing India is looking to move up the value chain in the country — from simple assemblies to complex assemblies and the use of composite materials — to make Indian companies more capable partners.
Having leveraged synergies across its civil and defence businesses to expand operations over the past few years, the aircraft maker has invested around $100 million in India in pilot training to ensure the country has the skills required to safely operate its aircraft.
Boeing India’s sourcing from the country currently stands at ₹12,000 crore annually, with the company focused on capability growth rather than numerical targets.
Speaking to CNBC-TV18’s Abhimanyu Sharma, Boeing India and South Asia President Salil Gupte said the company’s sourcing activities in India align with US President Donald Trump’s industrialisation strategy, noting that India is a major market for US exports such as aircraft.
Describing investment as a two-way street, Gupte said Indian companies are also investing in manufacturing, aerospace and high-tech sectors in the US. He added that India is investing in maintaining Boeing aircraft within the country, with the company supporting these efforts through training and tooling.
Welcoming the upcoming visit of Marco Rubio to India, Gupte said the visit is expected to strengthen US-India ties across several areas, including industrial collaboration.
22/05/2026 CNBC TV18
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