India Emerges as Global Hotspot for Electronics Manufacturing

India is rapidly establishing itself as a global hub for electronics manufacturing, driven by proactive government initiatives, realigned global supply chains, and a national vision for technological self-reliance.

At the heart of this transformation is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, which has significantly reduced tariff barriers and promoted local manufacturing. Flagship schemes such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI), SPECS, and EMC 2.0 offer financial incentives and policy support to companies investing in high-value sectors like semiconductors, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and display panels.

As geopolitical dynamics push global firms to diversify supply chains beyond China, India has emerged as a preferred alternative. Improvements in the ease of doing business, development of industrial corridors, and enhanced logistics infrastructure have further bolstered India’s attractiveness.

Major global electronics players—including Apple, Foxconn, Samsung, Wistron, and Pegatron—have scaled up production in India. Apple’s decision to manufacture a large share of its iPhones domestically highlights India’s growing role in the global value chain.

The PLI scheme alone is expected to attract over ₹2 lakh crore in investments and create lakhs of jobs over the next five years. Simultaneously, India is advancing in semiconductor fabrication through a ₹76,000 crore mission aimed at building a resilient, end-to-end electronics ecosystem.

Startups and MSMEs are also contributing significantly, especially in IoT, wearables, and automation, supported by initiatives like Digital India and Startup India. Access to capital and collaboration opportunities have further accelerated their growth.

Though challenges remain—particularly in skilled manpower and ecosystem integration—ongoing investments in training, infrastructure, and research partnerships are bridging these gaps.

With a strong policy foundation and rising investor confidence, India is poised to become a leading force in global electronics manufacturing.