Karnataka to prepare a vision document to attract $150 bn from mobile, electronics components manufacturing: M.B. Patil

Karnataka’s Large and Medium Industries Minister M. B. Patil on Thursday (December 4, 2025) instructed his officials to prepare a vision document aimed at boosting mobile and electronic product manufacturing and design in the State, with the goal of attracting investments of $150 billion.

Mr. Patil said Karnataka has significant potential not only in mobile-phone components but also in industrial and strategic electronics. The minister has asked his officials to study the Union Government’s scheme along with similar policies implemented by other States.

He met a high-level delegation, led by Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman of the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) and had an extensive discussion on these lines. The minister noted that the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT had announced an electronics components manufacturing scheme in April this year and the State Government was exploring the possibility of introducing a parallel scheme and his team was currently studying its feasibility.

“The proposal is still in the draft stage, and we welcome suggestions from ICEA,” he told the delegation.

In response, Mr. Mohindroo said the Union government scheme prioritised sub-assemblies such as displays and camera modules, bare components, and essential manufacturing equipment. The programme also offered performance-linked incentives and up to 25% capital subsidy. The Centre has earmarked ₹22,900 crore for the scheme, he further said.

According to Mohindroo, until November, the Union Government has cleared 17 investment proposals worth ₹7,172 crore. These projects are expected to create 11,800 direct jobs and generate products valued at over ₹65,000 crore.

The meeting was attended by Industries Department Principal Secretary S. Selvakumar, Industries Commissioner Gunjan Krishna, and other senior officials.