With 836 applications processed, the scheme has sparked unprecedented industrial growth. Sales from PLI-backed plants have surpassed ₹20.41 lakh crore, including ₹8.3 lakh crore in exports that highlight export prowess. The government has released ₹28,748 crore in incentives, fueling further expansion.

Electronics has emerged as a star performer. The sector’s strengthening has positioned India as a global leader in mobiles and IT hardware like laptops and servers. Imports of mobile phones dropped 77% from FY 2020-21 levels, while domestic output now satisfies over 99% of local needs.

In pharmaceuticals, 191 bulk drugs are now produced locally for the first time, offsetting ₹1,785 crore in imports and elevating domestic value addition to 83.7%. Telecom sales have multiplied six times over FY 2019-20 baselines, with exports at ₹21,033 crore. BSNL’s homegrown 4G stack marks a technological milestone, joining a select global club.

Expanding horizons, PLI now covers autos, food processing, textiles, and solar modules. Initiated in 2020 to fortify manufacturing, cut imports, boost competition, and generate employment, the scheme uses targeted incentives to drive production, innovation, and supply chain resilience. India’s Atmanirbhar vision is taking solid shape.

It is evident that India’s electronic sector, particularly in mobile phone manufacturing, has seen a significant transformation in recent years. Once reliant on other countries, India has achieved self-sufficiency under Modi’s leadership. The nation now stands as one of the world’s largest mobile hubs, a result of various factors that have established India as a global manufacturing center.

Key factors include:

**Robust Government Policies**

* **Make in India:** This initiative has boosted domestic production, positioning India as a global manufacturing hub.
* **PLI Scheme:** This crucial government scheme has incentivized electronics companies to manufacture in India. It has attracted major tech firms like Apple and Samsung to set up manufacturing plants, thereby promoting mobile production within the country.

**Growth in Mobile Manufacturing Factories**

India now not only caters to domestic demand but also exports mobile phones worldwide. Official data indicates that the number of mobile manufacturing factories has surged from two in 2014 to over 300 under the Modi government’s policies. Exports have increased exponentially, making India the second-largest mobile phone manufacturer globally.

Mobile phone manufacturing has driven significant employment opportunities.

Mobile phone manufacturing in India has grown substantially, creating significant employment opportunities. The value of mobile phone manufacturing has increased from ₹18,900 crore in 2014 to ₹4,22,000 crore in 2024. Exports have surged, exceeding ₹1,29,000 crore.

Mobile phone manufacturing has spurred approximately 1.2 million new job opportunities in India over the past decade.

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, exports reached $3.2 billion, making this not only Apple’s best quarter to date but also India’s highest-ever quarter for smartphone exports.