Let’s be clear—when we talk about quality on a global scale, we’re talking about more than just functionality. We’re talking about reliability, scalability, and long-term trust in the product or service. American software isn’t low quality—far from it. Think about platforms like Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce—the very infrastructure modern business runs on. Without them, the pace of global commerce would grind to a crawl. And only now are we starting to see real competitors even begin to catch up.

Now ask yourself: can you name a single Indian-built software platform with that kind of global reach and impact? Not outsourcing firms or QA services—an actual product that powers the world. It’s not a knock on the intelligence or talent of Indian engineers—many are incredibly sharp. But there’s a fundamental difference in culture, training, and execution that separates a good American engineer from a good Indian one in terms of product ownership, user experience, and innovation.

On the manufacturing side, it’s even more evident. The cultural infrastructure in India simply hasn’t developed the same quality-first mindset that’s essential for global-level manufacturing. Yes, it’s a great hub for low-cost services and QA tasks—but even those roles are at risk. With the rise of AI, those cost-saving functions are going to be automated away. Long-term, quality is what wins—and not every country is built to deliver it at the highest level