Union Budget 2025 | Expanding PLI programme to include semiconductors can strengthen India’s value chain: itel India CEO

Prioritizing investments in 5G infrastructure and cybersecurity will further support Digital India’s growth by enabling innovation, safeguarding critical systems, and unlocking opportunities across sectors like healthcare and smart cities," Talapatra added.

"The upcoming Union Budget holds immense potential to accelerate growth in the electronics and smartphone manufacturing industries. Expanding the PLI programme to include semiconductors, high-capacity batteries, and display technologies will strengthen India’s value chain, reduce imports, and enhance our global competitiveness. Focused R&D grants for emerging technologies such as AI and IoT will be a much-needed boost – a significant step towards making India a Vishwaguru in the electronics ecosystem," said itel India CEO Arijeet Talapatra on expectations from Union Budget 2025.

"The growing aspirations of India’s youth, driven by their pursuit of innovation, entrepreneurship, and a digital-first future, underscore the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures and cutting-edge 5G infrastructure. Prioritizing investments in 5G infrastructure and cybersecurity will further support Digital India’s growth by enabling innovation, safeguarding critical systems, and unlocking opportunities across sectors like healthcare and smart cities," he added.