The media has long been a powerful tool in shaping government policy, which makes it essential for research and reporting to remain unbiased. When prominent outlets publish stories citing unnamed ‘industry experts,’ all seemingly aligned in the same direction, it inevitably raises concerns.
India’s electronics industry has already suffered the effects of policies influenced by those with limited investment in its long-term growth. Now, as the sector sees fresh opportunities, it is critical to ensure that past mistakes are not repeated.
The article in question, published by a leading business daily, raised doubts about whether it was based on thorough research or aimed at steering policy in a particular direction. It suggested that EMS firms (electronics manufacturing services, or contract manufacturers) provide significantly more employment than electronics component manufacturers—for every 10 million invested. The responsibility for this claim was attributed to anonymous ‘industry executives,’ with further suggestions that the government of India might use these findings to justify offering more subsidies or incentives to EMS firms over component manufacturers.
This raises the possibility of policy influence.
Yet, the article failed to name these industry executives or provide their credentials. They could just as easily be PR or marketing professionals with vested interests in shaping these decisions.
Were any counterarguments presented? No.
Dismissing such claims outright without a thorough investigation, however, would not align with responsible journalism. Instead, the Electronics For You team—Nijhum Rudra, Nitisha Dubey, and Yashasvini Razdan—consulted industry sources. To ensure an unbiased approach, representatives from both EMS firms and component manufacturers were interviewed, along with leaders from various trade associations, many of whom represent both sectors.
This story is from the October 2024 edition of Electronics For You.
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