Karnataka Emerges as Electronics Manufacturing Hub

Karnataka Emerges as Leading Electronics Manufacturing Hub in India

Manufacturing and Engineering

Business Honor
12 March, 2026

Karnataka uses chip design expertise to improve electronics manufacturing, semiconductors, PCBs, and attract worldwide investors for sustainable growth.

The state of Karnataka is quickly developing as a leading electronics manufacturing hub in India. With plans to use the existing chip designing capabilities for mass production of semiconductors, electronic components, and high-end PCBs. The Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries, MB Patil, spoke about Karnataka's plans in improving supply chain resilience in semiconductors and engineering and manufacturing capabilities at the ET Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing Summit 2026.

The electronics and semiconductor industry has significant implications for industries like telecom, mobility, clean energy, and defence. Karnataka has now decided to move from chip designing and into high-end electronics mass production. Karnataka has planned end-to-end electronics production facilities that can meet both domestic and global electronics demand.

The state of Karnataka currently contributes about 10% of India's electronics industrial output and has over 85 chip designing companies. There have been significant investments in Karnataka, including Tata Electronics' iPhone assembly ecosystem, Foxconn's facility in Devanahalli, and high-end rigid flex PCB manufacturing facilities from companies like AT&S and Kaynes Technology.

For this purpose, the government is utilizing Industrial Policy 2025-30, a special ESDM policy for electronics manufacturing, competitive incentives, and a single-window clearance system. These measures enable investors to quickly transition from approval to production. Patil has invited international manufacturers and investors to join Karnataka in creating a future-proof semiconductor and electronics ecosystem. Karnataka is positioning itself as a preferred destination for electronics OEMs, component manufacturers, and deep-tech engineering companies looking to achieve sustainable growth in India’s expanding electronics industry.