Source India 2026: Chennai to Host Electronics Supply Chain Summit
Overview
Chennai is set to host the fifteenth Source India – Electronics Supply Chain 2026 event on February 10-11. Organized by ELCINA, the summit gathers electronics value chain participants, including buyers, suppliers, OEMs, ODMs, EMS players, MSMEs, and global investors. The event will explore key segments like semiconductors, EV electronics, telecom, AI, IoT, and defence.
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Electronics Supply Chain Summit Heads to Chennai
Chennai will host the fifteenth Source India – Electronics Supply Chain 2026 event on February 10-11. The Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA) organized summit aims to consolidate the electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
Broad Spectrum of Participants
The event convenes a wide array of industry players. Buyers, suppliers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and global investors are expected to attend. The focus remains on strengthening linkages within the electronics value chain.
Key Industry Segments Highlighted
Source India 2026 will cover critical segments driving technological advancement. These include electronic components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), semiconductors, electric vehicle (EV) and automotive electronics, telecommunications and 5G infrastructure, defense electronics, consumer electronics, and industrial and medical electronics. Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), smart cities, drones, and surveillance systems will also be key discussion points.
Industry Leaders in Attendance
A robust lineup of companies is slated to participate, including 3M India, Carl Zeiss, Dixon Technologies, Flex, Havells, Larsen & Toubro, MacDermid Alpha, MEL System, Nokia, Syrma SGS, TVS Electronics, Valeo, Zetwerk, and Sona Comstar. These companies represent various facets of the electronics manufacturing landscape.
Strategic Importance for Tamil Nadu
TRB Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu, highlighted the event's significance. "Source India has become a serious business forum for buyers, suppliers, OEMs, ODMs, EMS players, MSMEs, and global investors," he stated, adding that the event reflects Tamil Nadu's aspiration to lead in high-value electronics manufacturing.
Industry Leaders to Speak
Prominent figures from the industry will share insights. Key speakers include N Ramachandran (MEL System), Richard Puthota (MacDermid Alpha), Atul Lall (Dixon Technologies), Nivruti Rai (MD & CEO, Invest India), Satendra Singh (CEO, Syrma SGS), and Sudheer Narayan (Partner, Bain & Company). Their discussions are expected to focus on industry trends and strategic growth.
Strengthening the Component Ecosystem
N Ramachandran of MEL System emphasized the event's role in bolstering the sector. "Source India is a vital platform for strengthening demand-supply linkages in electronics manufacturing. It enables MSMEs, suppliers, and OEMs to collaborate and scale, supporting India's push for a strong component ecosystem,"
he remarked. This focus is crucial for achieving self-reliance in electronics production.
