India's electronics sector has notified the Prime Minister’s Office of its plan to create 16 products for local production by 2026, as part of a larger effort to reduce reliance on imports. These consist of 11 semi-finished items and five completed products.

As per reports, this initiative comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the Centre and states to collaboratively select 100 products that can be produced domestically. The objective is to cut imports, enhance economic stability, and promote the Viksit Bharat vision.

Speaking at the Fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries on December 28, 2025, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of increased self-reliance. He emphasized the significance of zero-defect production and minimal environmental impact.

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The Indian Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) has provided a comprehensive note to the PMO in response. The correspondence was directed to P K Mishra, the principal secretary for the Prime Minister. ICEA encompasses leading electronics producers and providers functioning in India.

The industry's strategy aims to decrease dependence on imports, particularly from China. The key focus areas encompass sub-assemblies, essential components, supply-chain intricacy, and capital equipment utilized in electronics production.

ICEA reports that localization initiatives are in progress for mobile phone and IT hardware casings, display and camera components, and sophisticated printed circuit boards. These consist of high-density interconnection, altered semi-additive methods, and flexible printed circuit boards. The roadmap additionally includes lithium-ion batteries for electronic devices and a wider network of components and sub-systems.

The primary emphasis is on substituting imports. Gradually, the sector seeks to transition towards exports.

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Completed items are also included in the strategy. ICEA observed that smartphones achieved early success. Up until 2014-15, India relied on imports for almost 80 percent of its smartphones. Currently, more than 99 percent of smartphones sold in the nation are produced domestically.

In reality, smartphone exports hit $24.1 billion in 2024-25. Expanding on this foundation, producers are currently aiming for the domestic manufacturing of laptops, tablets, hearables, and wearables by 2026.
ICEA chairman Pankaj Mohindroo stated that the product list demonstrates a broad consensus within the industry and is in harmony with national policy objectives.

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The organization predicts private investments exceeding Rs.1.1 trillion. These could facilitate production surpassing Rs.10.34 trillion and generate approximately 141,000 skilled positions, backed by incentives from the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).