India's Electronics Sector Shows Resilience Amid Middle East Disruptions, Eyes $120 Billion Market by 2030
India's electronics industry has demonstrated resilience despite Middle East conflicts disrupting global supply chains, with production reaching Rs 11.3 lakh crore in FY25 and smartphone exports surging to Rs 2 lakh crore. The sector is being driven by strong domestic demand, particularly from tier-2 and tier-3 markets seeking premium features at affordable prices. Industry experts view current supply-chain disruptions as catalysts for deeper localization, particularly in semiconductors and critical components where India currently depends on imports.
India's electronics sector has grown substantially from Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY15 to over Rs 11.3 lakh crore in FY25, with mobile phone production reaching Rs 5.45 lakh crore and smartphone exports jumping from Rs 1,500 crore a decade ago to Rs 2 lakh crore. The country now manufactures over 99 percent of smartphones sold domestically, making it the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer. While Middle East conflicts have caused freight cost increases and supply chain uncertainties, industry executives attribute the sector's resilience to strong domestic demand and growing manufacturing capabilities. However, domestic value addition remains at only 18-20 percent, with continued dependence on imported semiconductors, display panels, memory chips, and specialized materials. Recent disruptions have affected supplies of critical inputs like high-purity polyphenylene ether resin and raised PCB raw material prices, but companies report that years of supply-chain diversification are helping mitigate impacts. Industry leaders view these disruptions as opportunities to accelerate localization efforts, with India having approved semiconductor projects worth Rs 1.6 lakh crore.
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The article does not provide specific details on which Middle East disruptions (shipping routes, port closures, or specific geopolitical events) are most impacting Indian electronics supply chains, nor does it quantify the actual cost increases or delivery delays experienced by manufacturers.
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