The 2024 edition electronica India, productronica India and SEMICON India 2024 concluded with a historic success as Southeast Asia’s largest platform for electronics industry. The three-day trade fair was a hive of activity as visitors eagerly explored the latest products and technologies from leading suppliers. 839 companies from 29 countries showcased their innovations, while the trade fairs drew 45,532 trade visitors and facilitated over 2,000 buyer-seller meetings.
Hosted at the India Expo Mart Ltd. (IEML), this milestone event played a pivotal role in advancing India‘s electronics industry by providing a crucial platform for stakeholders across the electronics value chain to connect, collaborate, and innovate.
The presence of the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, emphasized the increasing global importance of India‘s electronics and semiconductor sectors.
The event was further elevated by the participation of Shri Yogi Adityanath, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, the presence of Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, along with Shri Jitin Prasada, Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, underscored the government’s commitment to fostering a robust and innovative electronics sector in India. The participation of Shri Priyank Kharge, Minister of IT & BT, Karnataka, further highlighted the collaborative efforts across states to drive technological growth and innovation.
Reflecting on the success of the trade fairs, Bhupinder Singh, CEO of Messe Muenchen India, states, “electronica India and productronica India 2024 have been a tremendous success, reflecting the dynamic growth of India’s electronics industry. The impressive turnout and innovative showcases, along with our collaboration with SEMICON India, underscore the event’s leading role in developing the electronics ecosystem in India. The new features, including the ‘e-Future conference’ and ‘Embedded NEXT,’ have further elevated the experience, providing vital opportunities for industry leaders to connect and explore emerging trends.”
Dr Reinhard Pfeiffer, CEO, Messe München, echoed this sentiment. He said, “The impressive outcomes of electronica India, productronica India, and SEMICON India 2024 highlight the vitality of the Indian electronics manufacturing sector. The substantial increase in exhibitor and visitor participation emphasizes the sector’s growing significance. The co-location with SEMICON India, MatDispens, and IPCA Expo has cemented the event’s status as India’s premier electronics industry platform.”
Exhibitor testimonials
“electronica India and productronica India 2024 has been a good platform for Renesas in showcasing our latest innovations to a highly engaged and diverse audience. The scale of the event and the quality of the visitors exceeded our expectations. We were able to establish meaningful connections with potential partners and customers. The networking opportunities allowed us to discuss the future of the electronics industry, while the buyer-seller forums created a direct path to tangible business growth,” Malini Narayanamoorthi, India Country Head, Renesas.
“Participating in electronica India this year was a remarkable experience for us. The event provided unmatched opportunities to connect with decision-makers throughout the electronics supply chain. The volume of visitors and the meaningful discussions we had with industry professionals, government officials, and technical experts were truly invaluable. The energy and enthusiasm within the halls reaffirmed India‘s growing importance in the global electronics and semiconductor ecosystem,” Daphne Tien, Vice President – APAC Marketing and Business Development, Mouser Electronics, Inc.
Supporting program – Conferences and Forums
This edition featured a diverse array of cutting-edge technology solutions and hosted several key conferences on critical aspects of the electronics industry. Highlights included the CEO Forum on MSME-led component manufacturing, the SEMICON India Conference on semiconductor challenges, and the India Display Manufacturing Conference on digital displays. Additionally, the India PCB Tech Conference focused on PCB manufacturing strategies, the Conference on e- Mobility outlined India‘s electric vehicle vision, and the Innovation Forum and e-Future conference showcased groundbreaking advancements and future trends in electronics.
The Buyer-Seller Forum facilitated over 2,000 B2B meetings, creating invaluable opportunities for buyers and sellers to forge new connections and drive business growth. Some of the leading participants in the forum were Maruti Suzuki, Ashok Leyland, Hella, Bosch, Samsung, Hitachi, JIO, AMETEK, Ather, Tata motors, Ultraviolette, Continental and Noise.
