New Delhi, Sept 24: Exports of electronic hardware
grew 22.02 per cent year on year in 2005-06 to USD 2.174
billion as against USD 1.782 billion in the previous year,
according to the Electronics and Computer Software Export
Promotion Council (ESC).
In rupee terms the exports were up 20.31 percent to Rs
9625 crore in the same period.
"The export performance of electronics hardware during
2005-06 was impressive as compared to the previous year
riding mainly on the performance of three segments like
consumer electronics, instruments, telecom equipments and
cables," ESC executive director D K Sareen said in a release.
Export of telecom equipment from India grew 42.86 per
cent to Rs 500 crore in 2005-06, it said.
Export of consumer electronics grew up by 76.39 per cent
to Rs 2,000 crore in 2005-06 as against Rs 1,150 crore in the
previous year. The export of instruments grew up by 55.52 per
cent to Rs 2,300 crore in 2005-06, it added.
"We are upbeat about the growth in exports of telecom
equipment and cables since this sector can be a key driver in
enhancing the electronics hardware exports from the country.
Significantly, world trade in electronics hardware
exports, particularly the telecom equipment and accessories,
are set to increase several fold and India, with its natural
advantage and the focus on technology led growth can
capitalize on the expanding trade," Sareen said.
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