September 2025 SMT007 Magazine: An Eye on India
September 2, 2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
In this issue of SMT007 Magazine, we spotlight the Indian EMS market, with the Global Electronics Association’s India office team as our guides.
India is projected to become the world’s fastest-growing major economy within the next two years, and that momentum is already transforming its electronics manufacturing sector. Whether you work with Indian suppliers or serve Indian customers, chances are India will play an even larger role in your supply chain in the years ahead.
This month also marks the launch of our new Spotlight On… series, which begins with a guided look at India’s rapidly expanding electronics market.
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