India’s Electronics Push Enters a New Phase as Innovation Becomes the Core Engine

November 17, 2025 1:27 PM

India’s Electronics Push Enters a New Phase as Innovation Becomes the Core Engine

India’s electronics sector has progressed significantly from primarily assembling to becoming a hub of design, innovation, and deep-tech development. This transformation did not occur overnight; it resulted from years of deliberate policy focus, investments, and a clear national goal of reducing reliance on imported technologies. Central to this change is the Electronics Development Fund (EDF), established to foster a pipeline of robust, innovation-driven startups. As the government frequently...

EDF drives innovation in electronics and IT, boosts startups and job creation

November 15, 2025 12:03 PM

EDF drives innovation in electronics and IT, boosts startups and job creation

India’s electronics sector has witnessed significant transformation in recent years, emerging as a global hub for electronics design and manufacturing. To support this growth and foster innovation, the Government of India launched the Electronics Development Fund (EDF) on February 15, 2016. The fund aims to promote research, development, and entrepreneurship in electronics, nano-electronics, and information technology. The EDF functions as a Fund of Funds, investing in professionally managed ...