“Made in India” Mobile Phone Boom: Ashwini Vaishnav Shares the Numbers!
Ashwini Vaishnav, the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, utilized social media platform X to share a significant accomplishment in the mobile phone industry.
In the message, he revealed that India’s mobile industry has grown exponentially, growing 20-fold in just nine years.
Minister Vaishnav sent X: “Met Mobile Industry to review progress. Industry has grown 20 times in 9 years. 2014: 78 percent import dependent 2023: 99.2 percent of all mobile phones sold in India are ‘Made in India'”.
Minister Vaishnav emphasized the development of the sector while reflecting on the significant change in import dependence. In 2014, an incredible 78 percent of the mobile communications market depended on imports.
Fast forward to 2023 and the change has happened – an impressive 99.2 percent of all mobile phones sold in India are now proudly branded as “Made in India”.
The minister met with key stakeholders and leaders of the mobile industry to provide a comprehensive overview of the progress achieved.
The meeting served as a forum where the industry’s achievements were recognized, emerging challenges were discussed and strategies for sustainable growth were explored.
The growth of the mobile sector has not only strengthened the domestic manufacturing ecosystem but has also significantly reduced India’s dependence on foreign imports. In particular, Google had previously announced that it would start manufacturing its phones in India. Google follows a stellar list of global smartphone brands from Samsung to Apple to start assembling marquee phones in the country.
Minister Vaishnav expressed satisfaction with the industry’s resilience and commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
This remarkable achievement is in line with the government’s vision to improve self-reliance and boost the manufacturing sector under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
The success story of the mobile industry highlights India’s ability to transition from a predominantly import-dependent country to becoming a key player in mobile manufacturing worldwide.
The meeting with industry leaders provided an opportunity for a constructive dialogue about future prospects, technological advances and collaborative efforts to maintain and strengthen this success.
Minister Vaishnav expressed his optimism for the continued growth of the Indian mobile industry and its central role in the country’s economic life.
As India strengthens its position as a mobile device manufacturing hub, the Made in India label has become synonymous with quality and innovation.
Minister Vaishnavi’s appointment not only celebrates the achievements of the industry but also marks a moment of pride for the nation as it charts a course towards self-reliance in the technology sector.
