India Boosts Electronics Manufacturing With Extended Customs Duty Relief on Key Import Components

Indian Government has extended customs duty exemptions on machinery and components for electronics manufacturing until March 31, 2029, effective immediately. The expanded relief covers 85 categories of lithium-ion battery manufacturing equipment, selected display assembly inputs and wireless charging module components. The move aims to reduce import costs for specialised inputs, strengthen domestic electronics production and encourage investment across battery, automotive electronics and advanced manufacturing.