Greater Noida, April 8, 2026: The opening day of electronica India and productronica India 2026 in Greater Noida saw a decisive mix of policy signalling and business intent, as senior government leaders and industry stakeholders converged at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. The inauguration was graced by several dignitaries, including: Shri Suresh Kumar Khanna – Hon’ble Finance Minister and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Uttar Pradesh , Shri Jitin Prasada – Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Electronics and IT and Commerce and Industry, Government of India , Shri Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ – Hon’ble Minister for Industrial Development, Export Promotion, NRI, Investment Promotion, Government of Uttar Pradesh , Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma – Hon’ble Minister for IT & Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ajit Singh Pal – Hon’ble Minister of State Science and Technology, Electronics, Information Technology, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Alok Kumar - Principal Secretary, IT & Electronics Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Dr Reinhard Pfeiffer, CEO, Messe München Group, Bhupinder Singh, President – IMEA, Messe München & CEO, Messe Muenchen India.

Their participation reflected a coordinated push to position the Noida–Greater Noida corridor as a serious manufacturing base supported by infrastructure, policy incentives, and proximity to key markets.

In parallel, discussions at the Uttar Pradesh Electronics Leadership Summit focused on infrastructure readiness, investment facilitation, and industrial expansion plans, with participation from senior officials and industry leaders.

The Chief Guest for the inaugural function, Shri Suresh Kumar Khanna, Hon’ble Finance Minister, and Parliamentary Affairs Government of Uttar Pradesh, said, “Uttar Pradesh has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, emerging as a stable and investment-ready state. With strong industrial growth, rising exports, and a focus on manufacturing, we are creating an environment where businesses can scale with confidence.” Addressing the gathering, Shri Jitin Prasada, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Electronics and IT and Commerce and Industry, Government of India, said, “Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a key driver in this shift, with strong policy support and growing industrial capacity. With initiatives like PLI and the push towards component manufacturing, we are moving beyond assembly towards owning the value chain. Our goal is clear, to not only make for India, but to make for the world. We are committed to providing a stable policy environment, ease of doing business, and long-term support for investments. We invite global and domestic partners to be part of this growth story, as India positions itself as a reliable and scalable electronics manufacturing destination.” Shri Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’, Hon’ble Minister for Industrial Development, Export Promotion, NRI, Investment Promotion, Government of Uttar Pradesh, said, “Electronics has become central to both everyday life and industrial growth, and Uttar Pradesh is rapidly emerging as a key hub for this transformation. With strong infrastructure, progressive policies, and rising investments, the state is well-positioned to lead India’s electronics manufacturing expansion.” Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma, Hon’ble Minister for IT & Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh stated, “electronica India and productronica India 2026 highlight how electronics and IT will define India’s journey towards becoming a developed and self-reliant nation by 2047. Uttar Pradesh today offers strong policies, infrastructure, and a supportive environment for global investment. This is the moment for industry leaders to take a closer look at the opportunities taking shape.” Industry Visibility and Early Business Signals In a move to extend the industry’s visibility beyond trade circles, Rohit Sharma was introduced as the brand ambassador for electronica India and productronica India, signalling an attempt to take the manufacturing narrative to a wider audience.

By midday on Day 1, exhibitor booths across components, EMS, and PCB segments reported steady engagement from decision-makers. Industry bodies such as ELCINA and ICEA are anchoring parallel discussions on supply chain gaps, domestic manufacturing, and export readiness.

The supporting programmes at electronica India and productronica India 2026 reflect current industry priorities, covering policy, supply chains, automotive electronics, PCB manufacturing, and advanced production technologies through platforms such as the UP Electronics Leadership Summit, ELCINA Supply Chain Summit, Automotive Display Conference, Bharat PCB Tech Conference, and SMT Thought Leadership Summit. The edition also integrates innovation through a Startup Pavilion backed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and industry podcasts, with a key highlight being the launch of BPCA—Bharat’s platform for printed circuits and assemblies—developed in collaboration with ELCINA and Messe Muenchen India.

Bhupinder Singh, President – IMEA, Messe München & CEO, Messe Muenchen India said: [SK1] “electronica India and productronica India have evolved into a platform where business intent is clear and outcome-driven. Companies are arriving with defined priorities, whether it is sourcing, partnerships, or investments, and the early momentum reflects a shift toward real, measurable outcomes.” electronica India and productronica India 2026 will continue in Greater Noida until April 10, with organisers expecting higher footfall and deal activity over the remaining days.

With participation from over 50 countries, including Germany, China, the United States, Japan, and Taiwan, electronica India and productronica India reflect the increasing global integration of India’s electronics ecosystem. Across its editions in Greater Noida and Bengaluru, the platform brings together more than 60,000 participants and over 1,000 exhibitors, establishing it as one of the country’s most important meeting points for the electronics industry. This dual-location format represents a 50% expansion in scale and strengthens its role in supporting the growth of India’s electronics sector.

The next edition will move to Bengaluru from September 16–18, 2026, expanding the platform’s reach into another key electronics manufacturing cluster.

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Electronics manufacturing growth gains momentum as Uttar Pradesh positions itself as a major investment and value-chain hub. Electronics manufacturing in Uttar Pradesh is being positioned as a major industrial growth area through the electronica India and productronica India 2026 platform in Greater Noida, alongside policy signalling, infrastructure readiness, investment facilitation, and expansion of the Noida-Greater Noida corridor as a manufacturing base. Government leaders highlighted a stable policy environment, ease of doing business, rising exports, and support for manufacturing-led growth, with emphasis on moving beyond assembly toward component manufacturing and value-chain integration.