Monday, 21 July, 2025
India’s Electronics Gate Opens for China, But Only With JVs and Tech Transfer

India’s government is poised to allow Chinese investment in its electronics industry—but only through joint ventures with Indian firms that include explicit technology transfer, not mere assembly plants. The move supports its ₹22,919 Cr component scheme and aims to boost local manufacturing capacity and value addition (currently ~20%, targeting 30–38%). Approvals rely on MeitY backing and alignment with national self-reliance goals amid geopolitical sensitivity.
Read full story at Economic Times