India has secured its place as the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturing country, marking a pivotal moment in its evolution into a global electronics powerhouse. This milestone is the result of over a decade of consistent policy support, strong private investment, and the rapid expansion of manufacturing clusters across several states.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India’s electronics sector has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past 11 years. Electronic goods production has increased nearly six times—from ₹1.9 lakh crore in 2014–15 to ₹11.3 lakh crore in 2024–25—while exports have grown eight-fold, rising from ₹0.38 lakh crore to ₹3.3 lakh crore during the same period.

A major catalyst behind this growth has been the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing. Vaishnaw noted that the scheme has attracted investments of more than ₹13,475 crore and enabled cumulative production worth ₹9.8 lakh crore. The sector has also created close to 25 lakh jobs, reflecting its deep economic impact.

Global smartphone majors such as Apple and Samsung have significantly expanded operations in India, accelerating the realignment of global supply chains. Mobile manufacturing units have grown from just two a decade ago to nearly 300 today, with over 99% of phones sold in India now produced domestically.

Mobile phone production has surged from ₹0.18 lakh crore to ₹5.5 lakh crore, while exports have climbed from almost negligible levels to ₹2 lakh crore—underscoring the success of the Make in India programme.

Now India’s third-largest export sector, electronics is moving beyond assembly toward a deeper ecosystem spanning semiconductors, components, and manufacturing equipment—cementing India’s role in the global electronics value chain.