Archive · 29 Jul 2026
India's Electronics Production Surges to Rs 13.11 Lakh Crore
India's electronics production has grown a lot in the last year, reaching Rs 13.11 lakh crore.
This growth is thanks to the government's efforts to boost local manufacturing and exports.
Electronics exports have increased 11 times over the last 12 years, making smartphones India's top exported item.
The sector now supports 25 lakh jobs, with many of them being filled by women.
The government has also launched schemes to attract investments and create more jobs in the electronics industry.
India's electronics production increased from Rs 11.32 lakh crore in FY 2024-25 to Rs 13.11 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, with a 15.8% year-on-year growth rate.
Electronics exports have increased 11-fold to over Rs 4 lakh crore in the last 12 years.
The electronics manufacturing sector supports 25 lakh jobs, with the mobile manufacturing ecosystem employing around 12 lakh people.
Smartphones have become India's top exported commodity, surpassing petroleum, gems, and jewelry.
The government's initiatives, such as the PLI-LSEM and ECMS, have attracted significant investments and created employment opportunities in the electronics sector.
- Who
- Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada
- What
- India's electronics production and exports have surged significantly.
- When
- FY 2025-26
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to government initiatives promoting domestic production and exports.
Government Initiatives
Industry Challenges
Growth in Electronics Production
Government Initiatives
The government's initiatives have significantly boosted electronics production, with a 15.8% year-on-year growth rate.
Industry Challenges
Despite growth, the industry faces challenges such as the need for continuous investment and infrastructure development.
Employment Opportunities
Government Initiatives
The electronics sector has created 25 lakh jobs, with a significant portion being gender-inclusive.
Industry Challenges
The industry needs to ensure sustainable employment growth and address skill gaps.
Export Growth
Government Initiatives
Electronics exports have increased 11-fold, making smartphones India's top exported commodity.
Industry Challenges
Maintaining this growth requires addressing global market competition and supply chain challenges.
- Total Electronics Production
- Rs 13.11 lakh crore (FY 2025-26)
- Year-on-Year Growth Rate
- 15.8%
- Electronics Exports
- Rs 4 lakh crore
- Total Jobs in Electronics Sector
- 25 lakh (direct and indirect)
- Jobs in Mobile Manufacturing
- 12 lakh (direct and indirect)
- Percentage of Women in High-Precision Mobile Manufacturing
- 70%
- Investment in Mobile Manufacturing Ecosystem
- Rs 96,000 crore ($14 billion)
- Total Cumulative Production under PLI-LSEM
- Rs 24,385.89 crore
- Total Cumulative Investment under PLI-LSEM
- Rs 1,056.36 crore
- Total Cumulative Employment under PLI-LSEM
- 5,216 (direct jobs)
- Investment under ECMS
- Rs 59,350 crore
- Direct Employment under ECMS
- 91,600
- Approved Applications under ECMS
- 75 for 23 products
- Investment Approved under ECMS
- Rs 61,671 crore
- Projected Production under ECMS
- Rs 4.51 lakh crore
- Direct Employment under ECMS
- 65,040