Chennai, January 2026:
Chennai to host one of India’s most significant electronics manufacturing and supply chain events as Source India – Electronics Supply Chain returns on 10th and 11th February 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre. Organised by the Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA), the event brings together the complete electronics value chain on a single B2B platform.
Initiated in 2009, Source India has evolved into a key business forum connecting buyers, suppliers, OEMs, ODMs, EMS players, MSMEs, and global investors across the electronics manufacturing ecosystem. The event covers a wide spectrum of segments including electronic components and PCBs, semiconductors, EV and automotive electronics, telecom and 5G, defence electronics, consumer electronics, industrial and medical electronics, and emerging technologies such as AI, IIoT, smart cities, drones, and surveillance systems. The event will see participation from leading companies such as 3M India, Carl Zeiss, Dixon Technologies, Flex, Havells, Larsen & Toubro, MacDermid Alpha, MEL System, Nokia, Syrma SGS, TVS Electronics, Valeo, Zetwerk, and Sona Comstar, among others.
India’s electronics exports reached USD 38.57 billion (₹3.35 lakh crore) in FY 2024–25, registering over 32% year-on-year growth, driven largely by mobile phone and iPhone manufacturing. Backed by Make in India and PLI schemes, electronics exports have expanded nearly eightfold since FY 2014–15, positioning the sector among India’s fastest-growing export categories and strengthening the country’s role as a global electronics manufacturing hub.
The return of Source India to Chennai comes at a time when Tamil Nadu has emerged as one of the leading electronics export hubs, recording an estimated 700% growth in electronics exports since 2021. This growth has been driven by significant investments, establishment of new manufacturing facilities, and rapid strengthening of the electronics component and supply chain base in the state.
Source India – Electronics Supply Chain 2026 is supported by leading industry players, with Dixon Technologies as the Gold Sponsor, Sanmina as the Associate Sponsor, and Prologis as the Lanyard Sponsor. The event is further supported by key industry associations including ELCIA, AEIS, the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), CODISSIA and The Aerospace Industry Development Association of Tamil Nadu (AIDAT), reinforcing strong industry participation and collaboration, with Taiwan as the Partner Country.
Commenting on the significance of the event, Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu, said, “Source India has become a serious business forum for buyers, suppliers, OEMs, ODMs, EMS players, MSMEs, and global investors. This event reflects Tamil Nadu’s ambition to lead high value electronics manufacturing. From components and PCBs to semiconductors, EV electronics, telecom, defence, and emerging technologies, this platform connects every critical link in electronics manufacturing. If you are in the electronics sector, you cannot miss this.
Mr. N. Ramachandran, MEL System, said, “Source India is a vital platform for strengthening demand–supply linkages in electronics manufacturing. It enables MSMEs, suppliers, and OEMs to collaborate and scale, supporting India’s push for a strong component ecosystem.”
Dr. Sasikumar Gendham, President, ELCINA, said “Source India reflects ELCINA’s vision of a resilient, future-ready electronics supply chain. By bringing together industry, MSMEs, policymakers, and global partners, the platform accelerates partnerships and ESDM growth.”
Mr. Richard Puthota, MacDermid Alpha, said “India’s electronics ecosystem is rapidly evolving, with greater emphasis on advanced processes and supply chain depth. Source India fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange aligned with India’s manufacturing ambitions.”
Mr. Atul Lall, Dixon Technologies, said, “Source India offers a focused B2B platform for meaningful engagement between manufacturers and suppliers. The event supports supply chain strengthening and localisation efforts.”
Source India aims to facilitate business development, investment opportunities, and demand–supply linkages through structured B2B meetings, industry interactions, and discussions on state and central government policies and incentive schemes. The platform also seeks to enable partnerships and joint ventures by connecting Indian manufacturers with global players looking to enter or expand in the Indian market.
Key speakers at the event include Mr. N. Ramachandran, MEL System; Dr. Sasikumar Gendham, President, ELCINA; Mr. Richard Puthota, MacDermid Alpha; and Mr. Atul Lall, Dixon Technologies, Ms. Nivruti Rai, MD & CEO, Invest India, Mr. Satendra Singh, CEO, Syrma SGS, Mr. Sudheer Narayan, Partner, Bain & Company, among other industry leaders.
With its strong focus on strengthening indigenous supply chains and positioning Tamil Nadu as a global electronics manufacturing hub, Source India continues to play a pivotal role in India’s electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) growth story.
Industry stakeholders are encouraged to register and participate in the event.
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