Our Story

Set up in 1982, MAIT is the apex body representing India’s ICT sector. MAIT is recognized by both the Government, as well as the industry, for its role in the growth and development of the IT Hardware industry. At MAIT, we believe that technology is the primary contributor of economic growth and with our consistent policy advocacy efforts, we have emerged as a strong and effective industry mouthpiece, within government corridors.

Headquartered in New Delhi, and with key affiliates across the globe, MAIT offers a wide range of programs and services to our members, as well as the entire ICT industry across the country. These initiatives include organizing conferences, seminars, training sessions, events and workshops; policy representation; domestic & international marketing support; technology initiatives; publishing industry related information in targeted publications; networking opportunities; and many other industry-directed services. MAIT works in multiple areas for public advocacy: Cloud & Analytics, IPR, Skill Development, Component Trading Hub, State IT/ ESDM Policies, Import/ Export Policy, GST, Procurement Reforms, e-Governance, SMEs, e-Waste, Innovation & Start-up, Industry 4.0, IoT Devices, Smart Cities Solution and Standards, amongst others.

Our member profile spans all areas within the industry, including manufacturers, system integrators, solution & service providers, e-Waste recyclers, testing labs, software developers, IT park developers, consulting organizations, companies in the areas of cloud and IoT, etc. With the constant support of its members MAIT is, today, an influential and dynamic body that is committed to collect, process and disseminate information and knowledge pertaining to the development of the information industry, with government agencies and professional bodies. We work to ensure transparent governance leading to a responsive Government.

Where It All Began

et up in 1982, MAIT is the apex ICT association in the country. It was established for purposes of scientific, educational and IT Industry promotion and has emerged as an effective, influential and dynamic organisation. It provides leadership role in the hardware and software manufacturing with support of its member firms which will help in transparent Governance thereby leading to a responsive Government.

MAIT is Headquartered in New Delhi with key affiliates across the globe. MAIT member spread covers Manufacturers, System Integrators, Solution & Service Providers E-Waste Recyclers, Testing labs, Software Developers, IT Park Developers, Consulting Organizations, Companies in the areas of Cloud and IOT As a business support initiative, MAIT provides a wide range of programmes and services for member firms as well as the entire ICT industry. These initiatives spread around conferences, events and workshops; policy representation; domestic and international marketing support; technology initiatives; targeted publications; networking opportunities; and many other industry-directed services. MAIT works in multiple area for public advocacy which include Cloud & Analytics, IPR, Skill Development, Component Trading Hub, State IT/ ESDM Policies, Import/ Export Policy, GST, Procurement Reforms, e-Governance, SMEs, e-Waste, Innovation & Start-up, Industry 4.0, IoT Devices, Smart Cities Solution and Standards.

MAIT’s Leadership

"MAIT acting as integrator and facilitator of the advocacy related issues, work towards bridging the gap between Industry and Government. The association initiatives encompasses inter. as well as intra industry issues so as to create integrated value chain leading to overall objective of the economic prosperity of the country. MAIT key charter is to develop a mutual co-ordination between state and Centre for improving the key elements of Ease of Doing business. We also work with MSME and Large companies in conjunction with Government agencies to collectively generate demands and proliferate technologies"

Mr Nitin Kunkolienker President, MAIT & Director & Board Member, Synegra EMS Ltd.

"The Government has initiated several policies to ensure that India occupies its rightful place on the world technology stage. Emphasis is now on ensuring that these policies work from the ground up. MAIT is aligned with both industry and policy makers to chalk out innovative solutions to problems faced by both sides."

Mr. Krishnakumar P Vice President, MAIT & VP & GM – CSB, Dell International Services India Pvt Ltd

"Electronics lies at the heart of all disruptive technologies and MAIT has relentlessly worked with the government and the industry to build a conducive ecosystem for manufacturing to succeed. The main objectives are to increase authentic manufacturing, enhance value addition and be a catalyst to create a globally competitive hardware industry in India"

Mr. Harish Krishnan Vice President, MAIT & MD-Public Affairs and SE, Cisco Systems (India). Pvt Ltd

"The Indian IT hardware manufacturing sector has come a long way and is at an inflection point. MAIT remains committed and focused on promoting manufacturing, supporting ease of running a business and stimulating demand generation."