The electronics industry is the most flourishing and upcoming industry of the world. It is the most diversified sector that consists of manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, retailers, electrical engineers, electricians, electronic equipment manufacturers and trade unions. This industry has been growing at a rapid pace because of the developments and innovations taking place in the technology sector.

The electronics industry is a highly fragmented sector that comprises of a number of auxiliary sectors. The electronics component industry deals with the designing, manufacturing, marketing, supporting, selling and distribution of a large number of electronic components like integrated circuits, microprocessors, switches, wires and cables, sockets and timing devices. Computer and office equipment industry is an auxiliary industry that deals in manufacturing and supplying computer hardware, peripherals and office automation equipments. The telecommunications industry provides communication equipments and communication services to a number of consumers. The consumer electronics industry is involved in designing, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of household appliances. This industry has grown at an astonishing rate. Industrial electronic industry is used to design, develop and manufacture electronic components and systems that can be used in industries.

Several factors have influenced the growth of this industry. A key factor is the rising amount of investments in this industry that has led to increased productivity of electrical products. Increased foreign investment has also accelerated the growth of this industry. The increase in the demand of electrical equipments is another factor that has made this industry to grow significantly.  Rapid changes in technology and new innovations have led to an increased number of new products being manufactured.