India Could See Its Own Global Smartphone Brand Soon, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India’s push in electronics manufacturing could soon move beyond assembly lines and component exports, paving the way for fully homegrown smartphone brands with global reach, according to Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw. Speaking to ET NOW on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, the minister said the country is now positioned to build devices that could compete with global giants such as Apple. Substantial Electronics Ecosystem in PlaceVaishnaw highlighted that India has built a “very substantial” electronics manufacturing ecosystem capable of managing the highly complex, multi-stage processes involved in modern smartphone production. This includes component manufacturing, supply-chain depth, and robust production infrastructure, creating a strong base for domestic brands to emerge and scale. The progress marks a shift from India’s earlier role as largely a contract