Uttar Pradesh has further strengthened its position as one of India’s fastest-growing electronics manufacturing destinations with the flag-off of the Bharat Electronics Yatra, a nationwide industry and buyer outreach initiative envisioned by electronica India and productronica India, and organised by Messe Muenchen India.
The yatra was flagged off by Sunil Kumar Sharma, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the state government’s commitment to building a robust electronics manufacturing ecosystem. The initiative underscores UP’s focus on strengthening supply chains, promoting regional industry participation, and supporting manufacturers through progressive policies, strong industrial infrastructure, and the development of electronics manufacturing clusters to attract investments across the value chain.
Uttar Pradesh will serve as the Host State for the April 2026 editions of electronica India and productronica India, scheduled to be held at India Expo Mart (IEML), Greater Noida, from April 8 to 10. Planned on an expanded scale, the event has already received strong industry response, with more than 300 exhibitors confirmed.
The Bharat Electronics Yatra has been designed as a structured buyer-connect and industry outreach programme aimed at engaging OEMs, EMS companies, system integrators, and key electronics buyer clusters across regions. The initiative seeks to strengthen demand–supply linkages and enhance the business relevance of the 2026 editions of the exhibitions.
The nationwide programme will begin with a North India phase covering Uttar Pradesh and the Delhi–NCR region, followed by subsequent phases across western and southern India through 2026, culminating at the Bengaluru edition in September 2026.
Speaking on the occasion, Sunil Kumar Sharma said, “Uttar Pradesh is committed to building a strong and future-ready electronics manufacturing ecosystem. Platforms that bring together government, industry and market demand play a critical role in accelerating investments and strengthening regional manufacturing capabilities. Our support to the Bharat Electronics Yatra reflects the state’s focus on positioning Uttar Pradesh as a leading electronics manufacturing destination.”
Bhupinder Singh, President IMEA, Messe Muenchen, and CEO, Messe Muenchen India, said the two exhibitions have evolved into platforms that mirror India’s electronics growth story. “The Bharat Electronics Yatra enables direct engagement with regional buyers and manufacturers, ensuring that the 2026 editions are aligned with on-ground demand, policy priorities and industry expectations,” he said.
Rajoo Goel, Secretary General of ELCINA, noted that electronics manufacturing growth in India is increasingly being driven by regional clusters beyond traditional hubs. “The Bharat Electronics Yatra is a timely initiative that strengthens buyer–supplier linkages, supports domestic component manufacturing, and enables deeper participation across the value chain,” he said.
Rajesh Sharma, Executive Director and Principal Advisor at the India Cellular & Electronics Association, added that India’s electronics scale-up represents a decisive step in nation building, where innovation, manufacturing and inclusive growth converge.
