Dialed In: India Assembles 99% of Phones, Now Eyes the Chips Inside

India has achieved a remarkable milestone: the local assembly of 99% of the smartphones being sold there, due to a decade of policy preference, domestic investment, and foreign partnerships. But the country now has to overcome an even tougher challenge: developing its electronics manufacturing ecosystem to the addition of semiconductors, displays, and high-value components.

 

1. From Assembly Hub to Manufacturing Powerhouse

2. The Next Frontier: Components & Value Addition

3. Policy Push & Global Opportunity

There still exist challenges in the offing in infrastructure, skilled manpower, and R&D expenditure.

 

Sources: Hindustan Times, IndBiz, PwC Report