The government has given the green light to 22 fresh proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). These proposals are expected to attract investments worth Rs 41,863 crore and create around 37,000 direct and indirect jobs. The move aims to enhance domestic supply chains and decrease reliance on imported critical electronic components.
The approved projects are anticipated to yield about Rs 2.58 lakh crore. Notable applicants include Dixon, Samsung Display Noida Pvt Ltd, Foxconn’s Yuzhan Technology India Pvt Ltd, and Hindalco Industries. This approval supplements the 24 applications sanctioned earlier, involving investments of Rs 12,704 crore.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) disclosed that this recent round of approvals encompasses manufacturing in 11 sectors, with applications spanning mobile phones, telecom, consumer electronics, strategic electronics, automotive, and IT hardware. These projects will be established across eight states, namely Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Industry leaders have lauded this development, emphasizing that the success of the ECMS scheme signifies India’s shift from intent to action in electronics manufacturing. Ashok Chandak, President of IESA and SEMI India, highlighted the importance of a robust ecosystem comprising components, materials, and electronics value addition, not just semiconductors.
The upcoming phase is expected to concentrate on expansion, fostering strong design teams, local sourcing, and ensuring top-notch quality in manufactured goods. Chandak stressed the need for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and system companies to embrace Made-in-India components actively. He also emphasized the significance of distributors in facilitating market access for Indian components both domestically and globally.
To further enhance the value chain, the government introduced the ECMS scheme in 2025. The scheme is designed to promote domestic manufacturing of Printed Circuit Boards, electrical and mechanical components, camera modules, among others. India has emerged as a significant electronics manufacturer, with the sector growing nearly sixfold in the past 11 years, from Rs 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 11.32 lakh crore in 2024-25.
