That gap? It’s not about capacity. It’s about rules, red tape, and missing tech. NITI Aayog’s new report says: fix compliance, fast-track pipelines, boost alloys, recycle e-waste, and link Indian suppliers to global aerospace chains. Why? Because the metals market is worth $1.6 trillion; and India’s playing spectator, not player. If you’re in mining, manufacturing, or policy; this report is your roadmap. Big changes coming, quietly. Miss it, and you’re behind before the race even starts.