“We believe sustained investment in localization, innovation, and strategic partnerships will be key to positioning India as a trusted and globally competitive technology powerhouse.” Nitesh Gupta, Director at Optiemus Electronics Limited
India’s technology journey is entering a decisive phase, where scale is being matched by capability, and manufacturing is converging with innovation, design, and advanced technologies to drive long-term competitiveness. Over the last decade, the country’s electronics manufacturing output has grown nearly sixfold, with exports rising eightfold, positioning electronics among India’s top export categories. This momentum reflects the impact of focused policy interventions such as PLI, alongside industry investments that are steadily improving domestic value addition, now estimated at 18-20%.
The initial phase of growth was defined by a clear priority: reducing import dependence and building assembly capacity. That objective has largely been achieved. The more important question now is what comes next. The answer lies in moving beyond assembly to building strength in components, sub-assemblies, and core technologies, while simultaneously scaling capabilities in semiconductor ecosystems, embedded systems, and product design. Increasingly, value creation will come from R&D, intellectual property development, and the integration of technologies such as AI, IoT, and next-generation connectivity into devices and platforms.
Encouragingly, policy is aligning with this shift, with an increased focus on component manufacturing, semiconductor development, and deepening the electronics innovation ecosystem. For India, this transition is not just about self-reliance but about establishing itself as a global hub for technology development and advanced electronics. At Optiemus Electronics Limited, we believe sustained investment in localization, innovation, and strategic partnerships will be key to positioning India as a trusted and globally competitive technology powerhouse.
The author is Nitesh Gupta, Director at Optiemus Electronics Limited
