Electronics imports cross USD 100 billion in 2025-26: Commerce Ministry
India's electronics imports surged past 100 billion US dollars in 2025-26. This marks a significant increase from the previous fiscal year. Despite a manufacturing push, the country remains reliant on imported components. Electronics exports also ...
By PTI |
New Delhi: The country's electronics imports have crossed the USD 100 billion mark in 2025-26, according to the Commerce Ministry data.
It grew by 17.76 per cent to USD 116.17 billion in 2025-26 against USD 98.65 billion in the preceding fiscal.
Commenting on the data, think tank GTRI said India's high electronics imports highlight the country's continued dependence on imported semiconductors, components and electronic equipment despite its manufacturing push.
Electronics exports also climbed 24.7 per cent to USD 48.0 billion, helped by smartphone shipments, but remained far below imports.
It grew by 17.76 per cent to USD 116.17 billion in 2025-26 against USD 98.65 billion in the preceding fiscal.
Commenting on the data, think tank GTRI said India's high electronics imports highlight the country's continued dependence on imported semiconductors, components and electronic equipment despite its manufacturing push.
Electronics exports also climbed 24.7 per cent to USD 48.0 billion, helped by smartphone shipments, but remained far below imports.
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