Advanced Manufacturing

India’s Design And Manufacturing Capabilities Are Being Built Up | Lumio CEO Raghu Reddy & Nikhil Chawla | Podcast

Raghu Reddy discusses manufacturing, supply chains, consumer trust and the challenges of scaling a hardware company in India.

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In this episode of One Big Podcast, Nikhil Chawla speaks to Lumio Co-Founder & CEO Raghu Reddy about building consumer electronics in India. Sharing anecdotes from his experience of building and expanding Lumio, Reddy discusses the challenges of building domestic component supply chains and accessing capital for hardware startups. The conversation dives into global competitiveness, earning consumer trust, and what “Made in India” could meaningfully mean for Indian brands. Reddy shares his thoughts on whether AI is delivering real value in consumer electronics or simply adding another layer of marketing.