When you think of electronics production in India, the growing network of factories, assembly lines, and component suppliers building everything from smartphones to home appliances. Also known as Indian electronics manufacturing, it’s no longer just about assembling imported parts—it’s about designing, sourcing, and scaling tech right here. Over the last five years, India’s electronics output has more than doubled, thanks to government incentives, cheaper labor, and a massive domestic market hungry for gadgets.
Companies like Foxconn, the global giant that assembles iPhones and other Apple products, now run some of their largest factories in Tamil Nadu and Telangana. Meanwhile, Indian firms like Dixon Technologies, a homegrown leader in TV and smartphone assembly, are expanding fast, backed by the Make in India, the national push to turn India into a global manufacturing base program. These aren’t small pilot projects—they’re billion-dollar investments in real factories with thousands of workers, automated lines, and local supply chains for everything from circuit boards to plastic casings.
What’s driving this shift? For starters, China’s rising costs and trade tensions made companies look elsewhere. India offered land, tax breaks, and a young workforce ready to learn. Plus, with over 600 million smartphone users and growing demand for TVs, air conditioners, and electric vehicles, there’s a built-in market. Local suppliers are stepping up too—companies making batteries, chargers, and sensors are popping up in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh. It’s not just about copying what China does. India is starting to build its own tech ecosystem.
But it’s not all smooth sailing. Skilled engineers are still in short supply. Supply chains for high-end chips and rare materials still rely on imports. And while assembly is strong, R&D and design are lagging. Still, the momentum is real. If you’re looking at where the next wave of global electronics will be made, India is no longer a maybe—it’s a major player.
Below, you’ll find real stories from inside India’s electronics factories, breakdowns of the top companies, and insights into what’s working—and what’s still holding back the next leap forward.
India's electronics industry produced $180 billion in 2024, growing ninefold since 2014. It now manufactures smartphones, TVs, laptops, and components, with exports hitting $40 billion. Government incentives and local firms are driving rapid expansion.