India’s electronics and semiconductor sector has recorded substantial expansion over the past decade, supported by government-led initiatives such as Aatma Nirbhar Bharat and Make in India. The sector has seen manufacturing output rise nearly six times and exports increase eightfold during the period.
Sector Growth Overview
| Metric | 2014–15 | 2024–25 | Growth |
| Total Electronics Manufacturing | ₹1.9 lakh crore (US$ 22.8 billion) | ₹11.32 lakh crore (US$ 136 billion) | ~6× increase |
| Electronics Exports | ₹38,000 crore (US$ 4.56 billion) | ₹3.26 lakh crore (US$ 39.2 billion) | ~8× increase |
| Mobile Device Manufacturing (Post-PLI Implementation) | ₹2.2 lakh crore (US$ 26.4 billion) in 2020–21 | ₹5.5 lakh crore (US$ 66.1 billion) | ~2.5× increase |
Growth Drivers
The expansion has been attributed to:
- Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes
- Tax and customs reforms
- Development of supporting industrial ecosystems
Mobile Manufacturing Expansion
The number of domestic mobile manufacturing units grew significantly, rising from:
- 2 manufacturers in 2010
- Over 300 manufacturers in 2020
This growth aligns with the rollout of the PLI scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing.
New Policy Initiatives
In 2025, the Government of India introduced the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) to improve domestic value addition.
ECMS Investment Snapshot
| Parameter | Value |
| Proposed Investment Potential | ₹1.15 lakh crore (US$ 13.8 billion) |
| Projected Total Functional Investment | ₹59,350 crore (US$ 7.1 billion) |
Semiconductor Ecosystem Development
India has also accelerated semiconductor capacity-building efforts through the launch of the Semicon India Programme, aimed at strengthening the domestic chip ecosystem.
The continued expansion of manufacturing capacity, exports, and policy-backed semiconductor initiatives marks a period of notable growth in India’s electronics sector.
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