The Indian government has removed import duties on a range of components used in the manufacture of smartphones, laptops and electric vehicle (EV) batteries, aiming to strengthen domestic manufacturing and improve the competitiveness of the country’s electronics industry.
The duty exemption covers several critical inputs and is expected to lower production costs for manufacturers operating under the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. The move is also intended to support India’s growing electronics exports and attract additional investment into the sector.
Industry stakeholders believe the measure will help deepen local value addition by ensuring easier access to essential components that are not manufactured in sufficient quantities within the country. It is also expected to benefit global companies expanding their production base in India.
The decision comes as India seeks to position itself as a major global manufacturing hub for electronics and electric mobility, while enhancing supply chain resilience and accelerating the growth of high-value exports.