India’s electronics exports explode 11‑fold, women now 30% of workforce
India’s electronics sector jumped to $48 billion in FY 2025‑26, an 11‑fold rise that makes it the country’s third‑largest export category. Government incentives and the PLI scheme drove the surge, while women now account for nearly 30% of the industry’s 12 lakh jobs, reshaping the labour mix. The growth signals a shift toward high‑value manufacturing and deeper digital integration.