Chennai, February 2026:
The 15th Edition of Source India – Electronics Supply Chain, organised by the Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA), was inaugurated today at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam. The two-day B2B platform brings together key stakeholders across India’s rapidly expanding electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
The inaugural session was attended by Dr. Sasikumar Gendham, President, ELCINA; Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu; and Mr. Arun Roy, IAS, Secretary, Industries Department, Government of Tamil Nadu; and Mr. Atul Lall, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Dixon Technologies India Ltd. & Past President ELCINA.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sasikumar Gendham, President, ELCINA, said, “Electronics is no longer just an industry—it is the infrastructure for modern civilisation. From mobility and healthcare to defence, energy, AI and space, it sits at the core of every national priority. As global supply chains are being re-imagined, with reliability and resilience becoming as important as cost, India stands at a historic inflection point. The question is not whether India can play a global role, but how fast and how decisively we scale.
To power India’s rise as the world’s electronics engine, we must move from assembly to value creation, from cost advantage to capability advantage, and from fragmentation to strong ecosystem thinking—integrating MSMEs, academia and supplier development.
Tamil Nadu has shown what is possible when policy clarity, skilled talent and global ambition align. Contributing over 20% of India’s electronics exports and hosting a significant manufacturing workforce, the state has built a robust, full-stack ecosystem. As we move toward Vision 2030, India will not merely participate in the global electronics industry—India will help power it.”
In his inaugural address, Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu, said, “In electronics, Tamil Nadu’s ambitions go far beyond assembly. Under the leadership of Honourable CM Thiru. MK Stalin, we are building capability in complex components, advanced manufacturing and design. That is how we intend to attract further more global leaders and create high-quality opportunities for our workforce.
I congratulate ELCINA for its timely report on the Tamil Nadu electronics industry. The data clearly shows Tamil Nadu’s leadership in electronics manufacturing and exports. I am confident this report will help more investors see Tamil Nadu as the right place to build their next phase of growth.”
As part of the inaugural session, ELCINA released its latest report titled “Tamil Nadu’s Electronics Industry – Status and Growth of the Industry,” highlighting the state’s manufacturing performance, export growth and opportunities for deeper localisation.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Atul Lall, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Dixon Technologies India Ltd. & Past President ELCINA, said, “India’s electronics manufacturing sector is entering a phase of accelerated growth, driven by scale, policy support and increasing global confidence. The next phase of competitiveness will depend on deeper localisation, strong component ecosystems and continued investment in technology and skills. Platforms like Source India play a vital role in strengthening industry collaboration and positioning India as a trusted and resilient partner in global supply chains.”
Themed “Vision 2030: Powering India’s Rise as the World’s Electronics Engine,” this year’s edition underscores India’s growing global relevance in electronics manufacturing and exports. India’s electronics exports reached USD 38.57 billion (₹3.35 lakh crore) in FY 2024–25, registering over 32% year-on-year growth, driven largely by mobile phone manufacturing. Backed by initiatives such as Make in India and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, electronics exports have expanded nearly eightfold since FY 2014–15, positioning the sector among India’s fastest-growing export categories.
Tamil Nadu continues to strengthen its position as a leading electronics manufacturing and export hub, supported by significant investments, new manufacturing facilities and the rapid expansion of its component and supply chain ecosystem.
Initiated in 2009, Source India has evolved into a premier business forum connecting buyers, suppliers, OEMs, ODMs, EMS players, MSMEs and global investors. The event covers key segments including electronic components and PCBs, semiconductors, EV and automotive electronics, telecom and 5G, defence electronics, consumer electronics, industrial and medical electronics, and emerging technologies such as AI, IIoT, smart cities, drones and surveillance systems.
Over the two days, the conference will deliberate on critical themes shaping India’s electronics supply chain, including markets driving opportunities in the Indian supply chain ecosystem, government initiatives supporting ESDM growth, unlocking new export market opportunities, indigenisation of capital goods, India’s semiconductor ecosystem development, reliability and zero-defect manufacturing in PCB assembly, and the national strategy for rare earth materials focusing on policy, security and self-reliance. The event also features exclusive buyer–seller meetings, vendor development sessions, and industry interactions aimed at strengthening demand–supply linkages and accelerating localisation.
With strong participation from leading domestic and global companies, Source India 2026 continues to play a pivotal role in advancing India’s electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) growth agenda and reinforcing Tamil Nadu’s position as a global electronics manufacturing hub.
