Whereas smartphones stay a key driver of exports, the surge in non-smartphone classes has been the true story. Photo voltaic panels, telecom gear, medical electronics, batteries, and digital processing items have all contributed considerably. Photovoltaic cells alone earned USD 1.12 billion, telecom gear and elements added USD 1.4 billion, whereas rectifiers, inverters, and chargers collectively surpassed USD 2.5 billion. Medical electronics generated USD 0.4 billion, and PCs and digital processing items added one other USD 0.81 billion.
Electronics now make up 9 per cent of India's whole merchandise exports, up from 6.73 per cent final 12 months, highlighting the sector's rising position within the nation's financial and commerce ambitions. The ESC known as this milestone a “strategic inflection level” for India's expertise trade.
“That is greater than a quantity, it is a assertion of resilience, innovation, and international ambition,” stated Sandeep Narula, chairman – international outreach, ESC. He added that Indian exporters had proven “exceptional agility and foresight” in navigating tariff pressures and shifting international commerce dynamics.
Exports have additionally been pushed by robust state-level performances. Tamil Nadu topped the listing with USD 14.65 billion in electronics exports, adopted by Karnataka with USD 7.8 billion, Uttar Pradesh with USD 5.26 billion, Maharashtra with USD 3.5 billion, and Gujarat with USD 1.85 billion.
“Complementing this momentum is India's quickly evolving semiconductor ecosystem, which is poised to turn into a cornerstone of the nation's tech ambitions,” stated Vinod Sharma, chairman – electronics, ESC. He famous the federal government's approval of 4 new chip-making items in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh price Rs. 4,600 crore, alongside earlier mega initiatives equivalent to Micron's Rs. 22,516 crore ATMP facility in Gujarat and Tata Electronics' Rs. 91,000 crore fab in Dholera.The ESC additionally highlighted the launch of the Digital Element Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), aimed toward strengthening home part provide chains and lowering import dependence. The initiative, long-awaited by the trade, is anticipated to deepen India's manufacturing base.”This isn't a flash within the pan, it is a structural shift,” stated Gurmeet Singh, government director, ESC. He added that with the present trajectory, India is on observe to attain its USD 200 billion electronics export goal by 2030.The achievement, ESC stated, displays the mixed impact of production-linked incentives, obligation rationalization, skilling packages, and focused help for small and medium enterprises.
