The 15th edition of Source India – Electronics Supply Chain, organised by the Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA), was inaugurated yesterday at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam. The two-day B2B event serves as a key platform connecting buyers, suppliers, OEMs, EMS players, MSMEs and global investors across India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
The inaugural session was attended by Dr. Sasikumar Gendham, President, ELCINA; Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu; Arun Roy, IAS, Secretary, Industries Department, Government of Tamil Nadu; and Atul Lall, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Dixon Technologies India Ltd. and Past President, ELCINA.
Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Sasikumar Gendham highlighted that electronics has emerged as a strategic sector underpinning national priorities such as mobility, healthcare, defence, energy and emerging technologies. He noted that as global supply chains are being restructured for resilience and reliability, India has a unique opportunity to scale rapidly by strengthening domestic value creation, localisation and ecosystem-driven growth.
In his address, Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa said Tamil Nadu is focused on building capabilities in advanced manufacturing, complex components and design-led electronics. He underlined that the state’s proactive policies, skilled workforce and strong infrastructure have positioned it as a preferred destination for global electronics investments.
During the inaugural session, ELCINA released its report “Tamil Nadu’s Electronics Industry – Status and Growth of the Industry,” showcasing the state’s strong manufacturing base, export performance and future growth opportunities.
Themed “Vision 2030: Powering India’s Rise as the World’s Electronics Engine,” Source India 2026 reflects India’s growing global footprint, with electronics exports reaching USD 38.57 billion in FY 2024–25. The event will deliberate on critical issues such as supply chain localisation, semiconductor ecosystem development, export opportunities and zero-defect manufacturing, further strengthening India’s ESDM growth agenda.