EHTP ecosystem reaches 79 units as FY26 electronics hardware exports target ₹11,200 crore

India’s Electronics Hardware Technology Park scheme has expanded to 79 units in FY26 from 70 two years earlier. Estimated FY26 exports are ₹11,200 crore, with Karnataka accounting for the largest share. Duty benefits, digital approvals and blanket import permissions aim to support export-led hardware production.

— Source published Sat, 15 Aug, 2026, 16:46 IST · First seen Sat, 15 Aug, 2026, 17:02 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

Electronics Hardware Technology Park (EHTP) Scheme · India’s EHTP export-manufacturing ecosystem reached 79 units in FY26, with estimated exports of Rs 11,200

Key facts

  • 79 EHTP units in FY26
  • 70 units two years earlier
  • Rs 11,200 crore estimated EHTP exports in FY26
  • Rs 11,442.66 crore exports in FY25
  • Rs 9,677.98 crore exports in FY24
  • Karnataka: 34 units and Rs 8,328.98 crore exports in FY26
  • Maharashtra: 6 units and Rs 1,165.54 crore exports
  • Uttar Pradesh: 7 units and Rs 900.41 crore exports
  • Tamil Nadu: 14 units and Rs 314.62 crore exports in FY26

Why this matters

Retail and technology companies should evaluate partnerships, supplier alliances or localized assembly opportunities within EHTP clusters as export-oriented capacity expands.

What to watch

  • Quarterly EHTP unit additions, investment commitments and export realization versus the ₹11,200 crore FY26 estimate.
  • Evidence of component localization beyond final assembly, including PCB, enclosure, cable, power-supply, battery and subassembly capacity.
  • Changes to customs duties, import permissions, export incentives or scheme compliance requirements.
  • Karnataka cluster infrastructure upgrades, cargo capacity, industrial power reliability and supplier ecosystem expansion.
  • Retail price gaps and warranty-quality performance between domestically produced and imported electronics hardware.
  • Major global OEM, EMS or component-maker announcements involving EHTP facilities.
  • Map EHTP-linked manufacturers in Karnataka and other parks for direct sourcing, private-label and exclusive-distribution opportunities.
  • Track categories receiving the strongest production additions, especially computer peripherals, networking equipment, power accessories, telecom hardware and industrial electronics.
  • Build procurement alternatives for imported hardware lines that could face price competition from EHTP-produced products.
  • Assess supplier concentration risk in Karnataka, including port, airport cargo, power and component-logistics dependencies.
  • Use India-made labeling and B2B procurement programs where domestic-origin hardware can meet quality, warranty and compliance requirements.