India’s Electronics Manufacturing Boom: Government Approves 31 New Projects Worth ₹7,877 Crore, Exceeding Investment Targets
NEW DELHI – India’s ambitious push to become a global electronics manufacturing hub is gaining significant momentum, with the government approving an additional 31 applications under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). This latest tranche of approvals, representing a proposed investment of ₹7,877 crore, brings the total committed investment under the scheme to an impressive ₹69,548 crore, significantly surpassing the initial target.
The approved projects are poised to diversify and strengthen India’s electronics supply chain, focusing on crucial components such as printed circuit boards, camera modules, optical transceivers, electronic enclosures, and various materials essential for component fabrication.
Several prominent industry players, including Kaynes Technology, Dixon Technologies, Wipro, and Motherson, are among those whose projects have received the green light. These facilities are anticipated to commence operations within the coming months, signaling a rapid acceleration in domestic electronics production.
S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), highlighted the swift progress, stating that work on many approved projects has already begun, with some facilities nearing the production stage. He emphasized the government’s commitment to expediting project approvals and ensuring quick operationalization. "The writing is literally on the wall in terms of the projects grounded, work commenced, and where production in the electronic sector is truly picking up," Krishnan remarked, underscoring the tangible progress being made.
The ECMS, initially notified in April 2025 (a potential typo for 2020 or 2021, given the scheme’s history) with an incentive outlay of ₹22,919 crore, has seen its allocation dramatically increased to ₹40,000 crore. This substantial boost reflects the overwhelming interest and strong uptake from both Indian and international manufacturers, keen to establish or expand their footprint in India’s burgeoning electronics sector.
To date, the ECMS has granted approvals for 106 proposals, covering nearly 30 distinct product segments and spanning 15 states across the nation. This widespread impact underscores the scheme’s success in fostering a diversified and geographically distributed electronics manufacturing ecosystem. The combined committed investment of ₹69,548 crore has already exceeded the program’s initial target of ₹59,350 crore, demonstrating the scheme’s remarkable effectiveness in attracting capital.
Secretary Krishnan provided further details on some of the key investments. Kaynes Technology is expanding its capabilities in printed circuit boards (PCBs) and associated materials, critical for a wide range of electronic devices. Dixon Technologies is investing in components essential for smartphones and other electronic products at its Noida facility. Wipro’s approved project focuses on manufacturing laminates, a fundamental base material for PCBs, further localizing the supply chain. Meanwhile, Motherson is establishing a facility near Chennai for the production of enclosures used in mobile phones, IT hardware, and related devices, addressing a significant demand for finished components.
These new approvals under the ECMS are a strong indicator of India’s strategic move towards self-reliance in electronics manufacturing, reducing import dependency, creating jobs, and positioning the country as a major player in the global electronics value chain. The rapid operationalization of these projects is expected to significantly bolster India’s manufacturing capabilities and contribute to its economic growth.
