Department of Commerce Organises Chintan Shivir on Electronics Manufacturing and Export Competitiveness
The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in collaboration with the Mobile and Electronic Devices Export Promotion Council (MEDEPC), the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC), and the Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC), organised a Chintan Shivir at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on July 10, 2026. The event brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, policy experts, and key stakeholders to deliberate on India's evolving electronics manufacturing landscape and strategies to strengthen the country's global competitiveness.
Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal emphasized that the global electronics industry is increasingly driven by global value chains, and India's policy framework must provide predictability and stability required for these value chains to expand their presence in the country. He noted that policy approaches for domestic market production differ from those needed for export-oriented manufacturing, and the Chintan Shivir was convened to develop tangible, balanced, and actionable policy recommendations equitable for all stakeholders.
The event featured presentations on India's roadmap to achieving USD 150 billion in electronics exports by 2030 and strengthening the country's semiconductor and electronics components ecosystem. These presentations highlighted sector-specific export opportunities across smartphones, servers, specialty electronics, and components, while outlining the role of global value chains (GVCs), supply chain resilience, and targeted policy interventions in positioning India as a globally competitive manufacturing and export hub.
A key highlight was the Open House Discussion where industry stakeholders engaged directly with senior Commerce Department officials on policy measures to enhance India's competitiveness. Participants emphasized the importance of integrating MSMEs into global value chains, which account for nearly 90% of global electronics trade, to enable them to scale as suppliers to large manufacturers. Deliberations also focused on harmonization of HS Codes and closer coordination with Customs authorities to minimize product misclassification and facilitate smoother exports.
The Chintan Shivir was presided over by Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal and attended by Special Secretary Shri Suchindra Misra, DGFT Director General Shri Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretaries Shri Manish Chadha and Shri Vimal Anand, along with senior representatives from the Government of India, State Governments, industry, and Export Promotion Councils. Special Secretary Misra noted that sustaining India's export momentum would require not only competitive manufacturing but also focused marketing efforts to build visibility and acceptance of Indian products in strategic overseas markets.
The event witnessed active participation from leading industry stakeholders across the electronics value chain including Apple, Samsung, Amber Enterprises, Dixon Technologies, Micromax, Tata Electronics, Syrma SGS Technology, Bora Exim, Aequs, Foxconn, and boAt, along with several other manufacturers, exporters, and industry associations. The Chintan Shivir concluded with a shared commitment among all stakeholders to continue structured consultations and translate the recommendations into actionable policy initiatives aimed at strengthening India's electronics manufacturing ecosystem and enhancing export competitiveness.