Narendra Modi


India has emerged as the world’s second-largest mobile manufacturing hub, reflecting the success of the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. Over the past decade, the country has transitioned from being heavily dependent on mobile imports to achieving near self-sufficiency in manufacturing. The transformation was highlighted by Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, who shared key insights into the sector’s remarkable growth.

In 2014, India had only two mobile manufacturing units. Today, that number has surged to over 300 operational units, reflecting a massive expansion in production capabilities. The shift has significantly reduced import dependency, with 99.2% of mobile phones sold in India now being manufactured domestically. This marks a substantial improvement from 2014-15 when only 26% of mobile phones in the Indian market were produced locally.


The financial growth in the sector has also been remarkable. The manufacturing value of mobile phones has grown from ₹18,900 crore in FY14 to a staggering ₹4,22,000 crore in FY24. Additionally, mobile phone exports, which were negligible a decade ago, have now crossed ₹1,29,000 crore, strengthening India’s presence in global markets.

The rapid expansion of electronics and mobile phone manufacturing has also fueled employment generation. Over the past decade, the industry has created approximately 12 lakh direct and indirect jobs. These opportunities have had a cascading impact on various sectors, contributing to the country’s socio-economic growth.


The “Make in India” initiative has played a key role in building domestic production of critical mobile components, including chargers, battery packs, camera modules, display assemblies, and speakers. The ecosystem has matured significantly, reducing dependency on imports for essential parts.

Looking ahead, India is focusing on deepening its electronics manufacturing value chain, with a special emphasis on semiconductor production. The government is pushing for greater localization of fine components, aiming to establish India as a global leader in electronics manufacturing.

Historically, restrictive policies between 1950 and 1990 hindered industrial growth, but recent reforms have positioned India as a major manufacturing hub. To support this transition, India has launched the India Semiconductor Mission, and several major projects have already been approved. Companies such as Micron, Tata Electronics, CG Power, and Keynes are leading the way in setting up semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the country.

India’s mobile manufacturing success is part of a broader effort to make the country self-reliant across various sectors, including defence equipment, electric vehicle (EV) components, and consumer electronics. The ‘Make in India’ initiative, launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, has positioned the country as a global manufacturing powerhouse, promoting innovation, job creation, and economic resilience.

 

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