“Why India’s Electronics Makers Pay More For Aluminum Despite Having The Cheapest Production”, Swarajya, december 09, 2025
“India is at a turning point in its journey to become a global player in electronics manufacturing. Electronics production is expected to reach $300 billion by 2026 and aims for $500 billion by 2030. The nation’s Manufacturing and Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have sparked remarkable investment in semiconductors, mobile phones, IT hardware, and consumer electronics.
However, a fundamental challenge threatens our competitiveness: the cost structure of essential raw materials, especially aluminium and critical minerals.
Aluminium as a vital ingredient
Aluminum has become the preferred material for modern electronics manufacturing. Its qualities, such as lightweight construction, effective thermal management, electromagnetic shielding, and recyclability, make it essential for laptops, tablets, smartphones, LED components, heat sinks, and telecom equipment……”
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