Mobile Manufacturing

From Import Dependence to Self-Reliance, Manufacturing Value Soars to ₹4.22 Lakh Crore India has emerged as the world’s second-largest mobile manufacturer, marking a significant transformation in its electronics sector. In 2014, India had just two mobile manufacturing units. Fast progress to 2025, over 300 units are operational, driving a surge in domestic production, employment, and exports. Sharing this milestone, Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted that 99.2% of mobile phones sold in India are now made locally. This signifies a remarkable shift from 2014-15. During that period, only 26% were manufactured domestically.…