India’s electronics sector has progressed significantly from primarily assembling to becoming a hub of design, innovation, and deep-tech development. This transformation did not occur overnight; it resulted from years of deliberate policy focus, investments, and a clear national goal of reducing reliance on imported technologies. Central to this change is the Electronics Development Fund (EDF), established to foster a pipeline of robust, innovation-driven startups. As the government frequently highlights the importance of India building technology rather than importing it, the current momentum underscores that commitment. In this spirit of self-reliance, the message often reiterated by leaders emphasises that India should not only consume technology but also produce it.

When the EDF was l

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