Published on: July 20, 2024
NITI AAYOG REPORT: “ELECTRONICS: POWERING INDIA’S PARTICIPATION IN GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS”
NITI AAYOG REPORT: “ELECTRONICS: POWERING INDIA’S PARTICIPATION IN GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS”
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Objective: Transform India into a global electronics manufacturing hub.
- Target by FY 30:
- Manufacturing Value: $500 billion
- Employment: 6 million jobs
Current State of Electronics Sector
- Market Size (FY23): USD 155 billion
- Production: USD 101 billion (from USD 48 billion in FY17)
- Exports: USD 25 billion
- Domestic Production: 99% of smartphones manufactured locally
- Contribution to Global Market: 4% market share, significant focus on assembly
Global Context
- Market Size: USD 4.3 trillion
- Dominant Countries: China, Taiwan, USA, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia
- India’s Global Share: <1% exports, 4% global demand
Future Projections (Business As Usual)
- FY 30 Estimates:
- Manufacturing Value: USD 278 billion
- Finished Goods: USD 253 billion
- Components: USD 25 billion
- Employment:4 million
- Exports: USD 111 billion
- Manufacturing Value: USD 278 billion
Ambitious Target for FY 30
- Manufacturing Value: USD 500 billion
- Finished Goods: USD 350 billion
- Components: USD 150 billion
- Employment Generation:5 to 6 million jobs
- Exports: USD 240 billion
- Domestic Value Addition: >35%
Strategic Recommendations
- Expand Production:
- Established Segments: Mobile phones
- Emerging Areas: Wearables, IoT devices, automotive electronics
- Interventions:
- Fiscal & Financial Support: Incentivize R&D and design, tariff rationalization
- Infrastructure Development: Enhance manufacturing ecosystem
- Skilling Initiatives: Train workforce to support sector growth
- Technology Transfer Facilitation: Strengthen global partnerships