New Delhi, July 22 -- At the IIT Hyderabad convocation on 18 July, India's electronics and information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw spoke glowingly about the rise in India's electronics goods exports, announcing they have surpassed the $40 billion milestone.

India indeed exported electronic goods worth $40.9 billion in 2024-25. However, it is equally important to note that the country also imported $102.6 billion worth of electronic goods, making it a net importer by a huge margin. Over the years, several questions have been raised about India's import dependence in electronics, even as the country has made great strides in the segment.

Electronics exports have indeed been a bright spot in India's export basket. The segment's gr...