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Sign InIn a move reflecting India's ambitions to become a global electronics manufacturing hub, the Indian government has announced the elimination of import duties on several components used in smartphone production. According to reports, this decision removes previous levies ranging from 5% to 7.5% on critical parts within the supply chain. This initiative directly aims to lower production costs and enhance competitiveness for tech giants utilizing India as a growing manufacturing base.
This fiscal incentive arrives as major tech firms race to diversify supply chains away from China, with Apple reportedly aiming to produce 25% of all iPhones in India by 2025 according to JPMorgan research. In comparison to sector peers, Microsoft (MSFT) closed at $383.34 and Meta (META) at $603.12 (as of July 8, 2026), reflecting relative stability in the broader tech sector while hardware-heavy firms stand to benefit from these new regulatory tailwinds in Asia.
On the market front, Apple (AAPL) stood at $313.39 (close July 8, 2026), while Xiaomi (1810.HK) was priced at HKD 25.14 (close July 9, 2026). Traders are now monitoring the impact of these tax exemptions on upcoming quarterly profit margins, while also looking ahead to key economic catalysts such as the U.S. ISM Services PMI on July 6 to gauge global consumer demand for electronics.