Indian Electronics Manufacturing: What’s Really Happening in India’s Production Hubs
When we talk about Indian electronics manufacturing, the growing network of factories producing smartphones, components, and home gadgets across India. Also known as domestic electronics production, it’s no longer just about assembling imports—it’s about designing, sourcing, and exporting tech made right here. This isn’t a government dream anymore. It’s happening in factories in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana, where workers are soldering circuit boards, testing batteries, and packing devices that end up in homes across Africa, Southeast Asia, and even Europe.
Behind this shift are three key players: electronics supply chain India, the network of local suppliers, logistics firms, and component makers supporting production, electronics manufacturing India, the actual factories turning raw materials into finished gadgets, and Indian tech industry, the broader ecosystem of engineers, startups, and policy makers shaping how tech is made and sold. These aren’t separate pieces—they’re connected. Without local suppliers making connectors, capacitors, and plastic casings, even big brands like Apple and Samsung can’t scale here. And without engineers who understand both global standards and Indian cost limits, factories can’t compete.
What’s missing? High-end chipmaking. India still imports most semiconductors. But that’s changing fast. Companies are now making power modules, display drivers, and IoT sensors locally. The government’s PLI scheme pushed over $20 billion in investment into electronics factories since 2020. And it’s working—India now exports over $10 billion in electronics yearly, up from just $2 billion in 2018. You’ll find posts here that break down which factories are actually profitable, why some plants shut down after two years, and how small makers are beating giants by focusing on niche products like smart meters, solar inverters, and medical monitors. This isn’t about copying China. It’s about building something better suited for India’s roads, power grids, and customers.
Below, you’ll see real stories from people who’ve started or scaled electronics businesses here. No fluff. Just costs, mistakes, profits, and what actually works on the ground in 2025.