The document provides an overview of the capital goods and engineering sector in India. It notes that the sector contributes around 5.8% annually to production and 12% to manufacturing GDP. The sector employs around 9 million people. The sector has seen growth in exports and foreign direct investment. However, it faces challenges such as a lack of domestic demand creation, issues affecting exports, gaps in technology, and factors impacting cost competitiveness. The sector has potential for further growth through policies supporting infrastructure development and manufacturing.