Electronics Sector

October 5, 2024 12:27 PM

India Emerges as Global Mobile Manufacturing Hub: From Importer to Exporter in a Decade

India's mobile phone industry has undergone a transformative journey over the past decade, evolving from a net importer to a global manufacturing powerhouse. This significant shift not only bolsters the nation's economy but also positions India as a key player in the global electronics market. In the fiscal year 2014-15, mobile phone production in India was valued at a modest ₹18,900 crore. Fast forward to 2023-24, and this figure is expected to escalate to an impressive ₹4.10 lakh crore. T...

Govt forms committee for Repairability Index in electronics

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has established a committee of experts to create a framework for a Repairability Index in the mobile and electronics sector. This move follows the National Workshop on the Right to Repair in the Mobile and Electronics Sector, held on August 29, 2024. During the workshop, industry stakeholders discussed the need for a repairability framework to extend product lifespans and improve access to repair information and spare parts, including those for disconti...