New Delhi, April 4 -- The Indian electronics industry has expressed concerns over growing manufacturing competition from countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, warning that their emerging industrial sectors could pose significant threats to India's export market.

The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), representing major manufacturers such as Apple, Dixon, Motorola, Xiaomi, Lava, and Foxconn, has urged the Indian government to closely monitor these developments.

Rather than imposing reciprocal tariffs, the association has advocated for diplomatic negotiations to protect India's trade interests.

Several countries, including Brazil, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the UAE (each at 10 per cent), and the Philippines (17 per cent), h...