Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India Must Ease China Import Rules to Boost Electronics Sector
India is trying to make more electronics, like phones, within its own borders.
To do this, an expert named C Veeramani says India might need to let in more products from China, because China is a major player in making the parts India needs.
Right now, there are some rules that make it harder for Chinese companies to be involved.
Allowing these companies in, he argues, would help India make more things and sell them around the world, leading to more jobs and a stronger economy.
India's phone exports have already increased dramatically, showing some success, with more parts being made within India.
This means more jobs and money staying within the country.
India's mobile phone exports have increased by 11,950% in seven years, reaching $24.1 billion.
C Veeramani suggests India lift restrictions on Chinese imports for electronics manufacturing.
Veeramani believes China's role in the global value chain is critical for India's 'Make in India' program.
Domestic Value Addition in mobile phone production rose to 23%, exceeding $10 billion in 2022-23.
Total employment in mobile phone production has grown to over 17 lakh in 2022-23.
- Who
- C Veeramani, Director at Centre for Development Studies (CDS) and RBI Chair Professor.
- What
- C Veeramani suggests India lift restrictions on Chinese imports to boost electronics manufacturing.
- When
- Published on July 23, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To achieve its electronics manufacturing goals and 'Make in India' targets.
Advocates for Relaxed Restrictions
Advocates for Continued Restrictions
Trade Policy
Advocates for Relaxed Restrictions
Lifting restrictions on Chinese imports and FDI will boost electronics manufacturing and align with Make in India goals.
Advocates for Continued Restrictions
Tight restrictions ensure India's manufacturing independence and prevent over-reliance on any single nation.
- Mobile Phone Export Growth
- 11,950% in seven years
- Mobile Phone Exports (2024-25)
- $24.1 billion
- Domestic Value Addition (DVA) in Mobile Production (2022-23)
- 23%
- DVA value (2022-23)
- > $10 billion
- Total Employment (Mobile Production 2022-23)
- > 17 lakh
- FDI Regulations
- China must follow Press Note 3