The Great Indian Factory
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The Great Indian Factory

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This in-depth look shows how common, everyday items including clothing and accessories, food items, technology driven products and other seldom-considered goods are manufactured in the hi-tech Indian factories.
20212 seasons
20212 seasons
Cast: Anant Jha
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12 episodes
  • 1. Ice Cream and Apps

    1. Ice Cream and Apps

    Indian factories grant an inside look at the manufacturing of everyone's favorite ice creams, smart phones, beautiful floor and wall tiles and an exquisite rose chandelier.
    Indian factories grant an inside look at the manufacturing of everyone's favorite ice creams, smart phones, beautiful floor and wall tiles and an exquisite rose chandelier.
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    24min
    Jun 30, 2021
  • 2. Dolls and Dress Shirts

    2. Dolls and Dress Shirts

    Indian factories allow a look at the manufacturing of condoms, crunchy peanuts and shirts. Meanwhile, one workshop shows the mesmerizing, age-old technique of making Channapatna wooden toys.
    Indian factories allow a look at the manufacturing of condoms, crunchy peanuts and shirts. Meanwhile, one workshop shows the mesmerizing, age-old technique of making Channapatna wooden toys.
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    24min
    Jun 30, 2021
  • 3. Idli and Inlays

    3. Idli and Inlays

    Indian factories show the manufacturing of breakfast-favorite idli mix, buses, speaker systems and the famous inlay work of the Mughal era.
    Indian factories show the manufacturing of breakfast-favorite idli mix, buses, speaker systems and the famous inlay work of the Mughal era.
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    22min
    Jun 30, 2021
  • 4. Bread and Bulbs

    4. Bread and Bulbs

    Indian manufacturers grant access to see the making of bread in bulk, smart and energy-efficient LED bulbs and beautiful, handmade soaps. Meanwhile, one factory shows an intricate method of producing a wristwatch.
    Indian manufacturers grant access to see the making of bread in bulk, smart and energy-efficient LED bulbs and beautiful, handmade soaps. Meanwhile, one factory shows an intricate method of producing a wristwatch.
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    24min
    Jun 30, 2021
  • 5. Spectacles and Scooters

    5. Spectacles and Scooters

    Indian factories allow access to see the manufacturing of the classic Indian summer-quencher jaljeera, spectacle lenses, scooters and the traditional Lucknawi art of Chikankari.
    Indian factories allow access to see the manufacturing of the classic Indian summer-quencher jaljeera, spectacle lenses, scooters and the traditional Lucknawi art of Chikankari.
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    22min
    Jun 30, 2021
  • 6. Snacks and Saris

    6. Snacks and Saris

    Indian factories showcase the manufacturing of the nation's favorite glucose biscuits, a powerful tractor and everyday toothpaste. Meanwhile, one workshop shows the intricate work involved in weaving the traditional Banarasi sari.
    Indian factories showcase the manufacturing of the nation's favorite glucose biscuits, a powerful tractor and everyday toothpaste. Meanwhile, one workshop shows the intricate work involved in weaving the traditional Banarasi sari.
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    22min
    Jun 30, 2021
  • 7. Ketchup and Clay

    7. Ketchup and Clay

    Indian factories demonstrate the manufacturing of tomato ketchup, heavy-duty trucks and tough leather shoes. Meanwhile, one producer in Jharkhand shows the craft of making traditional Ramgarh clay pottery.
    Indian factories demonstrate the manufacturing of tomato ketchup, heavy-duty trucks and tough leather shoes. Meanwhile, one producer in Jharkhand shows the craft of making traditional Ramgarh clay pottery.
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    24min
    Jun 30, 2021
  • 8. Perfume and Pressure Cookers

    8. Perfume and Pressure Cookers

    Indian factories give an inside look at the production a mango drink, warm winter jackets and an efficient pressure cooker. Meanwhile, one artisan demonstrates the centuries-old method of making ittr, a traditional rose perfume.
    Indian factories give an inside look at the production a mango drink, warm winter jackets and an efficient pressure cooker. Meanwhile, one artisan demonstrates the centuries-old method of making ittr, a traditional rose perfume.
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    24min
    Jun 30, 2021
  • 9. Jam and Jeans

    9. Jam and Jeans

    Indian factories grant a peak at the manufacturing of car tires, western toilet seats and stylish, faded-denim jeans, a must-have item in everyone's wardrobe. Meanwhile, one producer is making an all-natural strawberry jam.
    Indian factories grant a peak at the manufacturing of car tires, western toilet seats and stylish, faded-denim jeans, a must-have item in everyone's wardrobe. Meanwhile, one producer is making an all-natural strawberry jam.
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    24min
    Jun 30, 2021
  • 10. Sweets and Sarees

    10. Sweets and Sarees

    Indian factories showcase the making of the traditional sweet soan papdi, a powerful, macho motorcycle, a washing machine and the Gujarati craft of Patan Patola sarees.
    Indian factories showcase the making of the traditional sweet soan papdi, a powerful, macho motorcycle, a washing machine and the Gujarati craft of Patan Patola sarees.
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    24min
    Jun 30, 2021
  • 11. Backpacks and Bikers

    11. Backpacks and Bikers

    Indian factories show the making of tasty, digestive tablets, laptop backpacks and helmets that are crucial for a biker's safety. Meanwhile, one manufacturer demonstrates the traditional craft of Mata ni Pachedi.
    Indian factories show the making of tasty, digestive tablets, laptop backpacks and helmets that are crucial for a biker's safety. Meanwhile, one manufacturer demonstrates the traditional craft of Mata ni Pachedi.
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    22min
    Jun 30, 2021
  • 12. Bangles and Bicycles

    12. Bangles and Bicycles

    Indian factories demonstrate the manufacturing processes of rose sharbat, woolen fabric and bicycles. Meanwhile, one workshop exhibits the unique art of glass bangle making.
    Indian factories demonstrate the manufacturing processes of rose sharbat, woolen fabric and bicycles. Meanwhile, one workshop exhibits the unique art of glass bangle making.
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    24min
    Jun 30, 2021
  • The Great Indian Factory
    20212 seasons
    This in-depth look shows how common, everyday items including clothing and accessories, food items, technology driven products and other seldom-considered goods are manufactured in the hi-tech Indian factories.
    Creators and Cast
    Cast
    Anant Jha
    Studio
    discovery plus Discovery Channel
    Content advisory
    U
    suitable for all agesFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    हिन्दीবাংলাதமிழ்తెలుగు
    Subtitles
    English
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