Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday renewed his pitch for Make in India across sectors, ranging from mobiles to semiconductors and electronics, stating that the government is accelerating reforms and offering the best investment opportunities to global and domestic players alike. Speaking at the inauguration of the India Mobile Congress, Modi said India’s democratic setup, investor-friendly policies, and growing digital capabilities have created an environment that is ready for large-scale manufacturing and innovation.
“This is the best time to invest, innovate and make in India,” he said, adding that the country is increasing the pace of reforms to unlock new areas of growth.
India as a global semiconductor hub
Modi said India now offers immense opportunities in the manufacturing of semiconductors, mobiles and electronics, areas that are seeing renewed investor interest amid global supply chain realignments. With semiconductor capacity concentrated in a few countries, India, he said, is positioning itself as a trusted alternative, with work underway on 10 chip manufacturing units across the country.
The Prime Minister highlighted how India’s progress in the telecom and digital sectors has laid the foundation for this next leap. “The country that once struggled with 2G now has 5G reaching almost every district,” he said, adding that India’s indigenous 4G Stack has placed it among only five nations with this technological capability. Electronics production, he noted, has increased sixfold since 2014, mobile manufacturing has grown twenty-eight times, and exports have surged by 127 times.
Digital revolution: The foundation for growth
Citing the country’s digital revolution, Modi said the cost of one GB of wireless data is now cheaper than a cup of tea, transforming Internet access into a basic utility. “Digital connectivity in India is no longer a privilege or a luxury. It is an integral part of every Indian’s life,” he said.
The Prime Minister said India’s success in building its own digital public infrastructure reflects a government mindset that is both reform-driven and future-ready. “From manufacturing to semiconductors, mobiles to electronics, and startups across sectors, India is brimming with possibilities,” he said, urging industry and innovators to seize the moment and make in India for the world.