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Uttar Pradesh attracts over ₹28,000 crore in electronics investment
India's semiconductor ambitions rest increasingly on state-level manufacturing capacity outside traditional tech hubs.
More than 75 electronics companies have invested over ₹28,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh, with semiconductor projects in the state now exceeding ₹32,000 crore. The UP government expects further expansion under its ₹62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme.
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What happened
Over 75 electronics companies have invested more than ₹28,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh. Semiconductor-related projects in the state now exceed ₹32,000 crore. The UP government is promoting further growth through its ₹62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme.
Why it matters
UP's emergence as a major electronics and semiconductor hub distributes India's manufacturing capacity beyond traditional IT clusters in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune. This diversification reduces dependency on a handful of cities and builds resilience in the semiconductor supply chain at a time when India seeks self-reliance in chips.
What changes
Companies now have viable manufacturing options in UP, which could accelerate localisation of electronics and semiconductor production across India's heartland rather than concentrating it in coastal metros.
India angle
UP's expansion as an electronics hub complements central government efforts to build sovereign semiconductor capacity, reducing India's reliance on imports and creating manufacturing jobs outside traditional tech cities.
Sources
- Already a hub, UP govt expects more, from ₹62,500crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme — BusinessLine
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