What is the position of India in manufacturing of mobile phones in 2023?

Question

What is the position of India in manufacturing of mobile phones in 2023?

1. A. 10th
2. B. 2nd (Correct answer)
3. C. 15th
4. D. 4th

Correct Answer

Option B — 2nd

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 2nd.

Key Points

• India became the world's second-largest manufacturer of mobile phones, behind only China.
• From being almost entirely dependent on imports a decade ago, India now assembles the vast majority of the mobile phones sold in the country domestically.
• This remarkable rise was driven largely by the government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and the earlier 'Phased Manufacturing Programme' under Make in India, which attracted global giants like Apple and Samsung to expand production in India.

Additional Information

• mobile phones have also become one of India's fast-growing export items, so India's position as the 2nd-largest mobile phone manufacturer makes option (B) correct.