The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in collaboration with three export promotion councils (MEDEPC, ESC, and TEPC), organized a Chintan Shivir at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to deliberate on India's electronics manufacturing landscape and strategies to strengthen global competitiveness. The event brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, policy experts, and key stakeholders to develop actionable policy recommendations.
Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal emphasized that India's policy framework must provide predictability and stability required for global value chains to expand their presence in the country. He noted that policy approaches for domestic production differ from those needed for export-oriented manufacturing, and the forum aimed to develop balanced policy recommendations equitable for all stakeholders while positioning India as a globally competitive electronics manufacturing and export hub.
The Chintan Shivir 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. The presentations highlighted sector-specific export opportunities across smartphones, servers, specialty electronics, and components, while outlining the role of global value chains, supply chain resilience, and targeted policy interventions.
A key highlight was the Open House Discussion where industry stakeholders engaged directly with senior officials on policy measures to enhance India's competitiveness. Participants emphasized 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 event was 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, and industry. 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.
Leading industry stakeholders across the electronics value chain participated, including Apple, Samsung, Amber Enterprises, Dixon Technologies, Micromax, Tata Electronics, Syrma SGS Technology, Bora Exim, Aequs, Foxconn, and boAt. The Chintan Shivir concluded with a shared commitment to continue structured consultations and translate recommendations into actionable policy initiatives aimed at strengthening India's electronics manufacturing ecosystem and enhancing export competitiveness.