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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 8: From figuring out new part suppliers to evaluating manufacturing gear and addressing gaps in home manufacturing, electronica India and productronica India 2026 concluded in Bengaluru after three days of centered business and technical engagement throughout the electronics worth chain.
Organised by Messe Muenchen India from 16-18 September 2026 on the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), the co-located commerce festivals welcomed 793 exhibitors and 52,411 enterprise guests. The exhibition occupied 60,000 sq. metres and featured exhibiting firms from over 30 nations. Together, guests, exhibitors, audio system and {industry} delegations represented greater than 50 nations.
The occasion lined digital elements, embedded applied sciences, printed circuit boards, digital manufacturing providers, manufacturing equipment, automation, testing, inspection and associated manufacturing options. Its breadth allowed decision-makers to look at a number of phases of electronics manufacturing inside a single enterprise platform.
The Bengaluru version was inaugurated by Shri M. B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka, and Mr. Hiroshi Nawata, Consul-General of Japan in Bengaluru.
Industry consideration shifts from capability to functionality
The conversations throughout the exhibition indicated a transparent {industry} precedence: rising manufacturing capability should now be supported by stronger capabilities in elements, gear, high quality, testing, design and manufacturing processes.
Manufacturers attending the occasion evaluated applied sciences in opposition to sensible necessities similar to utility suitability, manufacturing output, course of management, inspection accuracy, automation and provider assist. Component and gear suppliers, in flip, gained direct publicity to the necessities rising from Indian electronics producers.
Bhupinder Singh, President – IMEA, Messe Mnchen, and CEO, Messe Muenchen India, mentioned, “The value of a trade fair is ultimately determined by the quality of the business conversations it enables. In Bengaluru, we saw manufacturers arriving with specific sourcing, production and technology requirements. Suppliers were able to respond with relevant capabilities and technical expertise. This level of engagement shows that India’s electronics sector is progressing from broad expansion plans towards more defined manufacturing decisions.”
The Buyer-Seller Forum supported this course of by means of 3,225 centered B2B conferences over three days with 645 distinctive purchaser firms and 1,682 VIP patrons. The discussions gave each side a structured setting to look at technical necessities, provider capabilities and potential areas of cooperation.
The exhibition flooring was complemented by the Podcast Studio, Executive Club Lounge and devoted networking areas, creating further settings for conversations amongst enterprise leaders, expertise specialists and {industry} representatives.
International participation displays demand for nearer market engagement
Companies from Germany, China, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Japan, Israel, the United States, Korea and different markets participated within the Bengaluru version.
Dedicated pavilions from Germany, Japan, Taiwan and China introduced collectively applied sciences and suppliers from their respective electronics industries. The Japan Pavilion was organised in partnership with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), whereas the Taiwan Pavilion was introduced with the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA).
Rather than serving solely as worldwide showcases, the pavilions enabled collaborating firms to carry direct discussions with Indian patrons, perceive native manufacturing necessities and discover potential business relationships.
Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer, CEO, Messe Mnchen GmbH, mentioned, “Global electronics companies are increasingly in need of a closer understanding of India’s manufacturing requirements and business environment. The Bengaluru edition gave international suppliers direct access to the companies investing in production, sourcing and technology adoption. For Indian participants, it provided an efficient way to compare the capabilities of several established technology markets.”
Conference discussions look at the foundations of aggressive manufacturing
The accompanying programme moved the {industry} dialog past manufacturing quantity to the capabilities required for long-term competitiveness.
The India Electronics Conclave comprised 14 conferences on the BIEC Conference Centre. Across the occasion, roughly 150 audio system participated in 18 supporting programmes masking electronics coverage, capital items, synthetic intelligence, exports, free commerce agreements, printed circuit boards, versatile electronics, requirements, compliance and energy electronics.
The programme included the eFuture Conference with Avanteum as Knowledge Partner, CEO Forum with ELCINA, Industrial Electronics & Capital Goods Summit 2026 with ICEA, Exports and FTAs: Electronics Sector with MEDEPC, Bharat PCB Tech Conference with ELCINA, VDMA Symposium and OE-A Symposium on Flexible Electronics.
Reinforcing its position as a platform for {industry} dialogue and future-focused pondering, electronica India and productronica India 2026 hosted the launch of MMI and Avanteum Advisors’ e-paper, eFuture 2035: Engineering India’s Next Electronics Revolution. The report outlines the strategic shifts and alternatives that might form India’s electronics manufacturing and its place within the world worth chain over the following decade.
Technical studying was addressed by means of the IEEE Standards Workshop on EMI/EMC Compliance and the Power Electronics & Power Supply Design Workshop.
“India’s electronics industry is entering a phase where competitiveness will be measured by consistency, reliability, process maturity and the ability to meet global customer expectations. Forums at electronica India and productronica India 2026 helped bring sharper attention to these priorities by connecting industry leaders, technology providers and policy stakeholders around the practical capabilities required to move from capacity creation to globally competitive manufacturing,” mentioned Rajoo Goel, Secretary General, ELCINA.
The Industrial Electronics & Capital Goods Summit 2026, organised with the India Cellular & Electronics Association, examined the position of domestically obtainable gear and manufacturing applied sciences in supporting manufacturing progress.
Shri Pankaj Mahindroo, Chairman, India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), mentioned: “As India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem continues to expand, reliable access to advanced equipment, automation, testing and quality-control technologies will be critical to sustaining growth. The summit provided an important platform for industry and policymakers to examine these requirements from the perspective of real-world production needs and identify the areas where India’s capital-goods and technology ecosystem must continue to evolve.”
The OE-A Symposium introduced worldwide and Indian specialists collectively to contemplate the business potential of versatile and printed electronics throughout mobility, healthcare, power, shopper merchandise and industrial purposes.
Sandip Roy, General Manager, VDMA India, mentioned, “The opportunity in flexible electronics depends on connecting research and technology development with viable industrial applications. The symposium created a useful exchange between international specialists and Indian stakeholders exploring how these technologies can move towards adoption and commercial deployment.”
Speakers collaborating within the supporting programme mentioned that the worth of the discussions lay in bringing coverage, manufacturing expertise and technical experience into the identical discussion board.
“The session provided an opportunity to examine the emerging power paradigm in the context of the decisions manufacturers are making today. The discussion highlighted the immediate challenges facing the industry, while also bringing into focus the technologies and capabilities that need to be developed to meet the evolving demands of power electronics over the coming years,” mentioned Amit Kumar, Vice President & Business Unit Head – Metering and Protection Systems, Schneider Electric India.
“India has a significant opportunity to strengthen its position in next-generation PCB design to manufacturing, but realising this potential will require closer collaboration among industry, government, academia and technology providers. The event brought these stakeholders together for a practical and meaningful exchange of perspectives on bridging the journey from design to manufacturability,” mentioned Savita Ganjigatti, Sr. Vice President – Engineering & Operations, Sienna ECAD Technologies (An Avalon Group Company), throughout the session Engineering for Tomorrow: Design to Manufacturing.Â
Emerging engineers work on industry-defined challenges
The 2026 version additionally launched codecs designed to attach rising technical expertise with sensible {industry} issues.
Organised with HackCulture and supported by presenting companion DigiKey, the electronica India Tech Challenge featured a prize pool of 5 lakh. Participating groups developed responses to outlined expertise challenges and introduced their work throughout the Hackathon Demo Day, the place the three profitable groups had been recognised for the originality, technical benefit and sensible relevance of their options.
The AI Buildathon, performed by Sarvam AI, and AI Masterclass performed by GrowthX, explored the applying of synthetic intelligence to sensible use instances. A Hand Soldering Skill Test introduced consideration to manufacturing abilities on the operator stage, whereas an industrial go to to the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute supplied publicity to a longtime manufacturing and engineering setting.
At electronica India 2026, the Taipei Computer Association and IIIT-Bangalore signed an LoI to advance Taiwan-India collaboration throughout AI, electronics, sensible manufacturing, sensible cities and cybersecurity.
Together, these initiatives related the occasion’s wider manufacturing agenda with engineering abilities, utilized problem-solving and future workforce necessities.
‘India’s Powerplay in Electronics’ reaches the {industry} nationwide
The Bengaluru version was introduced beneath the theme “India’s Powerplay in Electronics.” Cricket icon KL Rahul served as Brand Ambassador for the customer marketing campaign, which ran throughout out of doors, digital and print media by means of September 2026. At the occasion, the marketing campaign shifted from a public-facing message to a bodily demonstration of the breadth of firms, applied sciences and experience in India’s electronics {industry}.
Exhibitors and patrons report centered enterprise engagement
Exhibitors highlighted the standard of conversations with producers, sourcing groups and expertise decision-makers attending the Bengaluru version.
“productronica India 2026 gave us a strong platform to showcase advanced technologies with our global partners. Unveiling Fuji’s CLT-FG for the first time outside Japan was the main highlight. The strong industry response reinforced the growing demand for advanced manufacturing solutions in India and opened new opportunities for collaboration,” mentioned Soni Saran Singh, Founder, MD & CEO, NMTronics India Pvt. Ltd.
“India’s electronics ecosystem is evolving rapidly, with growing focus on technology adoption, local manufacturing and stronger supply chains. The exhibition enabled meaningful conversations around these priorities and how we can support customers across the electronics value chain, from design to delivery,” mentioned Haresh Abichandani, Managing Director, Millennium Semiconductors.
“Visitors came with defined requirements and a clear understanding of the capabilities they wanted to evaluate. This allowed our discussions to move quickly from general enquiries to applications, technical specifications and potential projects,” mentioned Nandini Balasubramanian, Director, Tescom Pvt. Ltd.
Buyers valued the chance to check suppliers and applied sciences in opposition to particular manufacturing and sourcing necessities.
“We attended the exhibition with clearly defined requirements for passive components used in electronic control boards. The event provided an excellent opportunity to meet multiple relevant suppliers under one roof, enabling us to compare their technical capabilities, product offerings, quality standards, and application expertise. The interactions were valuable in identifying potential suppliers for further technical evaluation and future collaboration,” mentioned Jagadeesha M H, Team Lead, R&D, Delta Electronics India Pvt Ltd.
“Our priority was to understand which technologies could support improvements in production/quality/testing/automation. The live discussions gave us information that would have taken considerably longer to gather through individual supplier meetings,” mentioned Venkata Ravindra, Head R&D, SFO Technologies.
“The event was the seventh in a row for me. This time, I felt that the combination of Indian and international suppliers gave our team a wider view of the available options. We have shortlisted potential partners and will continue the technical and commercial discussions initiated at the event. It was well organized this time and thanks to the team for making it better every year,” mentioned Anil Krishna Ok S, Associate Director – Procurement & Supply Chain, Pioneer India Electronics Pvt Ltd.
The commerce festivals had been supported by the Government of Karnataka, with ELCINA as Partner Association and ICEA as Industry Partner. ELCIA, CLIK, GEZIA and AIEA participated as Supporting Associations; MEDEPC and CEAMA as Strategic Partners; and VDMA, IEEE and OE-A as Conclave Partners.
Yeemak and Delvitech had been Gold Partners, whereas Mouser Electronics participated as Registration Partner. JETRO and TEEMA supported the Japan and Taiwan pavilions, respectively.
Expanded nationwide format proceeds to Delhi-NCR
The conclusion of the Bengaluru version completes the primary 12 months of the commerce festivals’ expanded nationwide mannequin.
Previously performed in alternate years in Noida and Bengaluru, electronica India and productronica India moved to annual editions in each markets in 2026. The change represents 50 % progress beneath the brand new format and supplies extra common entry to the electronics manufacturing areas of northern and southern India.
The subsequent version shall be held from 28-30 April 2027 in Delhi-NCR.
The programme will mark the launch of Defence Electronics NEXT, making a devoted platform for applied sciences, capabilities and partnerships supporting India’s defence electronics ecosystem. It will even keep a robust deal with printed circuit boards by means of BPCA and on the semiconductor worth chain by means of the India Semiconductor Conclave.
Supported by the Uttar Pradesh Host State Partnership, these initiatives align with the Government of Uttar Pradesh’s funding priorities in defence electronics, PCBs, semiconductors and superior manufacturing. Together, they may join {industry}, authorities and expertise stakeholders round sectors important to India’s electronics manufacturing ambitions.Â
Savita Ganjigatti, Sr. Vice President – Engineering & Operations, Sienna ECAD Technologies (An Avalon Group Company), throughout the session Engineering for Tomorrow: Design to Manufacturing
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