Electronics Revolution: Mobiles Powering Exports & Giving High Value Jobs to the people of India

Key Highlights:

• India's electronics production grew from ₹1.90 lakh crore in 2014-15 to an estimated ₹13.11 lakh crore in 2025-26, a nearly seven-fold increase.
• Electronics exports surged eleven-fold, from ₹38,263 crore to ₹4.24 lakh crore in the same period, becoming India's third-largest export category.
• Mobile phone production increased 33-fold to ₹6.27 lakh crore, making India the world's 2nd-largest mobile phone manufacturer.
• Mobile phone exports recorded an extraordinary 165-fold growth, from ₹1,566 crore to ₹2.60 lakh crore, becoming India's largest export product by FY 2025-26.
• The electronics manufacturing sector created nearly 25 lakh jobs, with the mobile manufacturing ecosystem alone supporting 12 lakh jobs.
• Women constitute nearly 30% of the total electronics manufacturing workforce and 70% of the direct workforce in mobile phone manufacturing.
• The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing attracted over ₹20,600 crore investments and generated 1.8 lakh jobs.

Detailed Insights:

• India has transformed from a net importer to a major global export hub for mobile phones, driven by the visions of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• Manufacturing hubs like Hosur, Sriperumbudur (Tamil Nadu), and Bangalore (Karnataka) are key centers for electronics production and employment generation.
• The sector promotes inclusive economic growth by significantly increasing women's participation in industrial employment, fostering financial independence.
• Domestic value addition in electronics manufacturing has increased from 15% to 23%, indicating stronger local supply chains and reduced import dependence.
• The PLI Scheme has been catalytic, surpassing investment targets and establishing India as a preferred global manufacturing destination.
• This growth reflects the combined impact of forward-looking policy interventions, robust industry participation, and a rapidly expanding skilled workforce.
• The electronics sector's success positions it as a strong pillar for the Viksit Bharat vision, showcasing manufacturing excellence and inclusive growth.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: A government scheme offering incentives on incremental sales to manufacturers for products made in domestic units.
• Make in India: A government initiative to encourage companies to manufacture in India and incentivize investment.
• Atmanirbhar Bharat: A vision for a self-reliant India, promoting local manufacturing and reducing import dependence.
• Viksit Bharat: The vision of a developed India by 2047, emphasizing economic growth, social progress, and good governance.