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

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