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India's electronics production reaches Rs 13 lakh crore: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Jun-18-2026

Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that India’s electronics industry grown rapidly, with production reaching around Rs 13 lakh crore and emphasized the need to make electronics the country's second-largest export category. As of March 2026, electronics production was estimated at around Rs 12 lakh crore, while exports stood at Rs 3.3 lakh crore. He noted that electronics exports, once considered an ambitious goal, have now become a major contributor to India's trade basket. 

The minister said after initially targeting a place among the top 10 export categories, electronics rose to become the third-largest export category in 2025, driven primarily by strong smartphone exports, with iPhone maker Apple accounting for the majority of shipments. 

He further said the coordinated efforts by the Centre, state governments, industry stakeholders, and young talent will be essential to achieve the next milestone. He also stated that two semiconductor plants in the country have already commenced full-scale commercial operations, while a third plant is scheduled for inauguration in July and a fourth is expected to begin commercial manufacturing by December 2026.


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