Ahead of Union Budget 2026, the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) has submitted a set of recommendations to the government, pointing to China’s recent export restrictions as a key reason for easing customs duties. ICEA represents leading global and domestic electronics players, including Apple, Foxconn, Dixon, Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo. The industry body has urged the government to lower duties on mobile phone components, capital goods and wearables to help reduce handset manufacturing costs in India. Union Budget 2026: Customs Duty Exemptions Sought Amid China Supply Constraints“China’s recent export controls on manufacturing machinery have increased supply-chain risks, making India’s dependence on imported equipment a strategic concern. We therefore recommend that the government extend the existing zero-duty benefit on capital equipment to include all constituent components, sub-assemblies and assemblies imported specifically for manufacturing,” ICEA said, according
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