Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 75th birthday on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Since assuming office in 2014, PM Modi has spearheaded efforts to elevate India, with noticeable impacts today. The Indian electronic sector has experienced substantial growth due to strong government policies. Foreign companies are investing in manufacturing within India, and products made in India by Apple are gaining significant traction in the United States.
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.
