Electronics Industry Seeks Customs Duty Rationalisation to Boost Local Manufacturing

India's electronics industry, led by the Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), has urged the government to rationalise customs duties on mobile phone components, wearables, and capital goods ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27. The industry highlights that current tariff structures increase production costs and hinder competitiveness, especially amid China's export restrictions on manufacturing machinery. Proposals include reducing duties on sub-assemblies like microphones and printed circuit boards from 15% to 10%, and extending zero-duty benefits to components used in domestic equipment manufacturing to support localisation and supply chain resilience.