Snapshot
Amplifying growth
The world’s fastest growing industry, Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) continues to transform lives, businesses, and economies across the globe. The global electronics market is estimated to be over $2 tn. India’s share in global electronics manufacturing has grown from 1.3% in 2012 to 3% in 2018.
Technology transitions such as the rollout of 5G networks and IoT are driving the accelerated adoption of electronics products. Initiatives such as ‘Digital India’ and ‘Smart City’ projects have raised the demand for IoT in the market and will undoubtedly usher in a new era for electronic products.
- India is expected to have a digital economy of $1 tn by 2025
- One of the largest electronics markets in the world anticipated reaching $400 bn by 2025
- India’s ESDM sector is expected to generate $100 - 130 bn in economic value by 2025
100% FDI is allowed under the automatic route.
In case of electronics items for defence, FDI up to 49% is allowed under automatic route and beyond 49% through the government approval.
For further details, please refer FDI Policy
- $ bn
Indian Electronics Market
- %
Contribution to GDP
- $ bn
Exports in 2018-19
- mn
Direct and indirect employment

Second-largest manufacturer of mobile phones in the world in 2018

One of the top 3 global economies in terms of number of digital consumers

Estimated to reach over 900 million internet subscribers by 2025

- Industry Scenario
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Industry Scenario
Domestic electronics market in India to reach $400 bn by 2025
With per capita disposable income and private consumption having doubled in the past 7 years, India has emerged as one of the largest markets for electronic products in the world.
The electronics market valued at $120 bn in 2018-19 is segmented as Mobile Phones (24%), Consumer Electronics (22%), Strategic Electronics (12%), Computer Hardware (7%), LEDs (2%) and Industrial Electronics (34%) comprising of Auto, Medical and other industrial electronic products.
- Over 2x growth in domestic electronics production within 4 years; From $29 bn (2014) to $70 bn (2018)
- Over 8x growth in domestic production of mobile devices.
- Domestic Electronic Components market in India for 2019 is $20.8 bn (excluding imported PCB-Assemblies)
- Digital Transactions per capita per annum have increased ~10x in 5 years.
- India is a global R&D destination, with 1140+ R&D Centers of MNCs in India employing 900,000+ professionals
In order to position India as a global hub for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM), the Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI), Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS) and Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters Scheme (EMC 2.0) have been notified. Refer to the Schemes for Electronics Manufacturing microsite for further details.
GROWTH DRIVERS
New Schemes for Promotion of Electronics Manufacturing
Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI), Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS) and Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters Scheme (EMC 2.0)
Large Consumer Base
1.2 billion consumers engaged in rapid urbanization and digitization with increasing penetration of electronic products
Third largest startup ecosystem
New innovations, designs, and technology propelling digitization within India
Rollout of 5G, and industrial use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology
“Make in India” and “Digital India” initiatives along with Government’s impetus on EoDB
Robust Research & Development (R&D) Ecosystem


Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to introduce the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme in Electronics and Technology Products for Enhancing India’s Manufacturing Capabilities and Enhancing Exports – Atmanirbhar Bharat.
INR 5,000 cr
Scheme Outlay
