Household Appliances Manufacturing in India : Not 100% Made Locally

India is among top 5 countries in usage of household appliances worldwide.

Question – Is India capable of producing all the household appliances end to end(design-development-manufacturing)fully ?

Answer –No, India doesn’t produce many of our household appliances end to end fully as of now.

Lets see what India is importing regarding this appliances in a detailed manner below

lets consider few of our household appliances which we are not able to produce fully inside India.

Washing Machine

Washing machines are widely being used in India, they are also part of our day-to-day life.

As of now, India does not have a fully end to end production of washing machines. While whole assembling is done in India, but still we get critical components from other countries through imports and then assembling is done in India completely.

Washing machines in India are not completely made here, many parts like motors and electronics come from outside the country. Indian brands put these pieces together locally, which helps keep prices reasonable without losing quality. This mix of local and imported parts are helping meet the growing demand, especially as more people want energy-saving machines. Plus, global partnerships are bringing in new technologies that Indian factories can learn from.

Components we are getting from other countries as imports.

• Electronic Control Boards (PCBs)
• Motors and Advanced inverter motors
• Capacitors and sensors
• Plastic parts – Drain hoses and clips
• Bearings and metal components

Most of these components import sources are from CHINA(75% market share), SOUTH KOREA, VIETNAM, TURKEY

Refrigerators

Refrigerators are also included in our daily lives. Let us see the components we import from other countries.

When it comes to refrigerators, most are assembled in India, but key components such as compressors and cooling fluids get imported. While local manufacturers produce the frames and some mechanics, they rely on foreign suppliers for parts that ensure the fridge works efficiently and safely. Demand for energy-efficient and smart refrigerators is growing fast, encouraging more investment in local production.

Components we are getting from other countries as imports.

• Compressors (especially for energy efficient models)
• Electronic control units and display panels
• Coils and specialized insulation materials
• Sensors and thermostats

Import sources are from – CHINA, SOUTH KOREA, JAPAN

Microwave Ovens

Microwave Ovens are widely used in houses especially in cities and towns due to busy life of people there. However many small scale to large scale firms use them in their food centres for instant heating.

Microwave Ovens sold here are made by joining locally made panels and casings with imported magnetrons, which actually create the microwave energy. Since making magnetrons is tricky and expensive, importing them makes sure the ovens perform well. Indian companies assemble these parts at home, keeping costs competitive as busy lifestyle boost demand for quick cooking appliances with new features.

Let us see some of critical components we import from other countires

• Magnetron Tubes (generate microwaves)
• Electronic Control panels
• High Voltage Transformers
• Waveguides and associated hardware

Import sources are from – CHINA, SOUTH KOREA

Air conditioners

In India, almost every lower middle class to upper class (in general) have air conditioners in their homes.

India plants assemble air conditioners locally but import critical parts like compressors, coils and electronic controllers. Manufacturers build the outside bodies domestically. Rising temperatures increase sales of AC units, encouraging more production. More consumers now choose energy-saving inverter models. The government promotes local manufacturing to reduce imports gradually.

let us see some of critical components we import from other countries

• Printed Circuit Boards(PCBs)
• Compressors
• Fan motors
• Expansion valves
• Refrigerants

Import sources are from – CHINA, SOUTH KOREA, THAILAND, JAPAN, MALAYSIA

Smartphones

Excepts Kids, Almost every individual have smartphones with them in India, from poor to rich all of them have it.

Indian companies assemble smartphones using imported processors, cameras and display panels. Leading brands invest in local assembly plants to reduce costs and generate jobs. Advanced components like chipsets still come from abroad. The government incentivizes greater local manufacturing of parts to lessen foreign dependency. This mixed strategy offers consumers affordable phones with advanced features.

Let us see some critical components imported to our country

• Processors and Chipsets (USA, Taiwan)
• Displays (OLED,AMOLED -South Korea, Japan)
• Camera Modules (Japan, South Korea)
• Batteries and Power management ICs (China, Taiwan)

Import sources are from – CHINA, TAIWAN, SOUTH KOREA, USA,JAPAN

Laptops & Computers

In todays world, Laptops and computer are used by students, software employees, content creators and many more.

Manufacturers produce laptop and desktop cases in India but import processors, motherboards and displays. Companies focus on assembling these devices for the Indian market. Local research and component manufacturing efforts are growing steadily. Demand for computers keeps pushing the industry forward, leading to new development projects. Firms continually works to reduce import reliance.

Let us see some critical components imported to our country

• CPUs and GPUs (USA, Taiwan)
• Memory chips (South Korea, Taiwan)
• Display panels (South Korea, China)
• Motherboards and PCBs (China, Taiwan)

Import Sources are from – USA, CHINA, TAIWAN, SOUTH KOREA

LED TVs

Now a days every house in India is using LED TVs (approximately more than 80% houses).

Factories in India assemble LED TVs but import display panels and chips. They handle final assembly and quality checks domestically. Increasing demand for smart TVs and high-definition screens drives local expansion. Government programs encourage manufacturers to produce more components in India. Customers enjoy competitive prices and faster delivery .

Let us see some critical components imported to our country

• Display panels (OLED, LCD)
• Control boards (PCBs)
• Backlight units
• Power supplies

Import sources are from – SOUTH KOREA, CHINA, JAPAN, TAIWAN

Considering all the above information regarding our daily household appliances, we can agree that India is mostly dependent on CHINA and some other countries for these critical components as imports in almost every single appliance.

We hope that, by the next five years or so, India should be able to produce its household appliances 100% within India itself from(design – development – manufacturing)