The Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA) organized the Curtain Raiser ceremony for the 15th edition of Source India – Electronics Supply Chain 2026, scheduled to be held on 10th and 11th February 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre. Supported by the Ministry of Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu, the event marks another milestone in the journey towards building a resilient and globally competitive Electronics Manufacturing Value Chain in India.
In his message to ELCINA, Honourable Minister for Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu, Dr. TRB Rajaa, said, “We are confident that under the guidance of the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu’s electronics output will very shortly, surge from US$14 billion to US$50 billion. Source India has been a key component in this journey, and it must evolve into a truly global exposition that facilitates all-round development and growth of the electronics sector. Over the last 15 years, Source India has facilitated exponential growth of B2B engagements and collaboration between buyers, sellers and innovators in Tamil Nadu, connecting all stakeholders from electronics sector across the country.”
He added, “We are immensely proud of the rapid growth of Tamil Nadu’s electronics manufacturing sector and its commitment to global quality standards. The state has now achieved zero-defect manufacturing capabilities at a zero-parts-per-billion level in several segments, and I congratulate the industry for achieving this.”
Dr. Rajaa underscored Tamil Nadu’s inclusive industrial growth, noting that women comprise up to 70–80% of the workforce in leading electronics factories. He reiterated the government’s goal of increasing Tamil Nadu’s electronics output from US$12 billion to US$100 billion and continue to be the leader in India and a key player in the global electronics eco-system.
In a message to ELCINA, Dr Darez Ahamed, IAS Managing Director Guidance Tamil Nadu, emphasized that Source India is not merely an exhibition but a dynamic platform driving collaboration, innovation, and value creation. “Tamil Nadu has emerged as the ideal hub for the electronics manufacturing ecosystem. With the collective efforts of government and industry, India is firmly on track to achieve its US$500 billion electronics manufacturing target by 2030,” he stated.
Guidance Tamil Nadu has joined hands with Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA), as a partner for Source India 2026,one of the most significant forums connecting stakeholders across the electronics supply chain.
At the curtain raiser for the 15th edition of Source India scheduled for February 10th and 11th ,2026 at Chennai Trade Centre, Dr P Alarmelmangai, IAS Executive Director, Guidance, shared Tamil Nadu’s proactive measures to deepen the state’s electronic component ecosystem, including the impactful ECMS Scheme under which several investments were proposed in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu today is home to 5 of the 7 ECMS projects approved nationwide in the first phase. The State’s continued push on innovation, design and manufacturing is shaping the next chapter of India’s electronics story.
The Source India initiative was first conceived in 2009 through visionary discussions with Nokia to address the growing challenge of supply chain dependencies. Over the past 15 years, it has evolved into a strategic national initiative connecting buyers and suppliers, fostering domestic value addition, and encouraging R&D and innovation. India’s electronics manufacturing industry has expanded more than five times in a decade, from US$29 billion to over US$137 billion, with platforms like Source India serving as critical enablers catalysing value addition and growth.
Tamil Nadu's electronics exports in 2025 have reached a record $14.65 billion, marking a 53% year-on-year increase. This figure represents 41.3% of India's total electronics exports for the year, up from 32.8% in FY24. The state's electronics sector is driven by a combination of large-scale smartphone assembly, component manufacturing, and contributions from various sectors such as automotive, telecom, and medical electronics. The PLI scheme has played a significant role in boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on imports.
ELCINA extended its gratitude to Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa for his continued support for the industry and his leadership in formulating progressive policies that provide best-in-class infrastructure, incentives, and skill development opportunities to make Tamil Nadu a global electronics and knowledge economy.
The upcoming 15th Source India event, will present a comprehensive, three-pronged platform featuring:
- An exhibition with more than 200 exhibitors spread over 8000 sq mtr gross area
- A two-day international conference on “Enhancing the Electronics Supply Chain”
- More than 3,000 B2B meetings connecting 50+ major buyers with suppliers from countries like Taiwan , Korea , Japan Singapore etc.
Through this initiative, ELCINA reaffirms its commitment to strengthening India’s Electronics Manufacturing Value Chain and enabling sustainable, innovation-driven growth for the industry.
Event is also supported by the ministry of Micro , Small & Medium Enterprises of Tamil Nadu and Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India.