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Media Round Table on Budget Recommendations Hosted by Alok Bharadwaj , President MAIT Sabyasachi Patra , ED MAIT. 22 nd February, 2012. Industry Background. First Looking at entire ICTE Industry.
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Media Round Table on Budget RecommendationsHosted byAlokBharadwaj, President MAITSabyasachiPatra, ED MAIT 22nd February, 2012
Industry Background First Looking at entire ICTE Industry • Industry Size: Global : The Global electronics industry is roughly 2.9% of Global GDP (1.75 tillion/60 trillion USD). It is 4.40 times oil, petrol and minerals. • India Demand: The electronics demand in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 22% and reach USD 125 billion by 2014 and USD 400 billion by 2020 with a net imports of over 323 billion USD. • Significant growth potential: Growth in the industry will boost the economy, as this industry works as a feeder industry for other industries. It is an enabler industry necessary for productivity • Employment opportunities: It is anticipated that the industry can potentially employ close to 27.8 million by 2020 (3 times from 2010 levels). Job Creation is the vital National Agenda. Also this industry employs a lot of women & young workforce
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