India’s electronics and telecom manufacturing industry is at an inflection point, backed by strong policy support, rising digital adoption, and growing global confidence in India as a trusted production base. Bhagwati Products Limited (BPL), founded in 2010, has rapidly grown into a key force in this transformation. In an exclusive interaction with DT, Rahul Sharma, Co-Founder of Bhagwati Products Limited, shares insights on the company’s scale, government policy support, challenges for manufacturers and other important aspects shaping the sector.
Scaling Capacity and Driving Innovation
Sharing the current scale of operations, Rahul Sharma stated, “Founded in 2010, Bhagwati Products Limited (BPL) has emerged as a leading force in India’s electronics and telecom manufacturing landscape. With a focus on innovation and precision engineering, BPL manufactures mobile phones, LED TVs, batteries, chargers, and a range of consumer electronics through four state-of-the-art plants—Rudrapur, Bhiwadi, Hyderabad, and our flagship 1.5 million sq. ft. facility in Greater Noida which has a capacity to build 40 mn phones a year.”
He added, “To date, we’ve delivered over 100 million mobile phones, 15 million tablets/PCs, and 15 million LED TVs, underscoring our scale, quality, and reliability. Aligned with the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India missions, we will continue to invest in advanced technologies, local job creation, and self-reliant R&D. Looking ahead, we will focus on expanding our portfolio, unlocking cross-sector synergies, and driving India’s digital and design-led manufacturing future.”
India Emerging as a Preferred Global Hub
On India’s growing global appeal, Rahul explained, “India is fast becoming a preferred destination for global tech manufacturing because of a unique combination of factors: a vast pool of skilled engineers, competitive manufacturing costs, and a strong policy push through initiatives like Make in India, PLI schemes, and Semicon India.”
He further highlighted, “What’s equally important is the shift in global sentiment—India today is seen not just as a market, but as a reliable and scalable manufacturing partner. With rising digital consumption, growing innovation capabilities, and a resilient ecosystem, we are building not just for India, but for the world.”
Policymakers Enabling a Strong Ecosystem
Emphasizing the government’s role, Rahul noted, “The role of the government and policymakers in facilitating tech hardware manufacturing has been pivotal. Through forward-looking initiatives like Make in India, PLI (Production Linked Incentive) schemes, and the Semicon India Programme, the government has not only created a conducive policy environment but also signaled a long-term commitment to building a globally competitive electronics and semiconductor ecosystem.”
He added, “By addressing key enablers—such as infrastructure, incentives, skill development, and ease of doing business, they have laid the foundation for India to emerge as a trusted and scalable tech manufacturing hub. Continued collaboration between industry and government will be key to sustaining this momentum and achieving self-reliance in critical technologies.”
Challenges on the Road to Global Leadership
Acknowledging current hurdles, Rahul remarked, “Over the last decade India’s manufacturing ecosystem has made significant strides, but like any growing industry, there are areas that continue to evolve. A few key areas that are going to remain a key focus for industry and policymakers alike include:
Building a resilient and self-sufficient supply chain
Manufacturing high-end components to ensure accessibility and availability,
Upskilling at scale to ensure a strong and equipped talent pool
He further said, “Policies like PLI and initiatives like Make in India have laid a strong foundation, but as we move toward advanced tech manufacturing, there’s a need to deepen R&D capabilities and foster stronger industry-academia-policymaker partnerships as they will be essential to unlock the full potential of India’s manufacturing capabilities and position India as a global manufacturing powerhouse.”
Opportunities for OEMs and ODMs in the Coming Years
Looking ahead, Rahul expressed optimism about the future of OEMs and ODMs in India. He stated, “In the next 3–5 years, India’s OEM and ODM industries will witness massive opportunities driven by the global diversification of supply chains, rising domestic demand for electronics, and strong policy support for design and make in India.
With India emerging as a key hub for semiconductors, consumer electronics, and emerging tech like AI, IoT, and EVs, OEMs/ODMs have a unique window to scale innovation, expand exports, and build globally competitive, design-led manufacturing capabilities.”
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