Bengaluru, Aug. 19 -- India's electronics exports recorded a strong growth of over 47 percent year-on-year in Q1 FY26, reaching $12.4 billion, according to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in a post on X.

Highlighting the government's efforts to boost domestic manufacturing, the Minister noted that India has progressed from just two mobile manufacturing units in 2014 to more than 300 facilities today. This growth, he said, reflects the success of initiatives aimed at making India self-reliant in electronics production.

The sector has also become a significant job creator. Alongside mobile phones, products such as solar modules, networking equipment, charger adapters, and electronic components are now key drivers of Indi...