📊Executive Summary

India's electronics manufacturing sector is facing significant challenges due to new import restrictions on gold compounds, which are critical for producing various electronic components, including semiconductors and PCBs. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has reclassified imports of colloidal precious metals from 'free' to 'restricted', causing delays in production and uncertainty in the supply chain. This comes on top of existing restrictions from China on rare earth magnet exports, which are essential for many electronic applications. The Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) and Elcina have raised concerns about the impact on domestic manufacturing efforts and job losses, highlighting the urgent need for policy measures to address these supply chain disruptions....