New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem, the Government on Monday approved 17 new projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), entailing a total investment of Rs 7,172 crore. The approval signals India’s decisive push to manufacture high-precision electronic components domestically and strengthen its position in global supply chains.
These new projects are expected to generate 11,800 direct jobs and produce electronic components worth Rs 65,111 crore, contributing significantly to India’s goal of becoming a USD 500 billion electronics manufacturing hub by 2030-31.
Projects and Key Players
The 17 projects approved in this second tranche include leading companies such as:
- Jabil Circuit India
- Aequs Consumer Products
- ASUX Safety Components
- AT&S India
- Ehoome IoT
- Hi-Q Electronics
- Uno Minda
- Zetwerk
Other applicants include Meena Electrotech, MicroPack, Rakon, Sahasra, Secure Meters, Sierra Circuits, Syrma Mobility, and TE Connectivity.
The projects will manufacture critical components for multiple sectors including:
- Smartphones and IT hardware
- Wearables and telecom devices
- Electric vehicles (EVs) and industrial electronics
- Defence, medical electronics, and renewable energy
Components and Manufacturing Focus
The approved projects cover a wide spectrum of high-precision components and sub-assemblies, such as:
- Camera modules (ASUX Safety Components, Uno Minda, Syrma Mobility)
- Multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs) (Hi-Q Electronics, Secure Circuits, Zetfab India, Ehoome IoT, Sierra Circuits, Meena Electrotech, AT&S India, Micropack, Infopower Technologies)
- Enclosures for laptops and smartwatches (Aequs Consumer Products)
- Connectors (TE Connectivity India)
- Oscillators (Rakon India)
- Optical Transceivers (SFP), marking India’s first-ever domestic production (Jabil Circuit India, Zetchem Supply Chain Services)
The projects are spread across nine states: Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh.
Strengthening India’s Electronics Ecosystem
Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that ECMS is unlocking the next phase of value chain integration, ensuring India produces not just devices but also critical components and sub-assemblies. He emphasized:
- Focusing on design teams and six sigma quality standards
- Partnering with ‘Swadeshi’ suppliers for projects
- Establishing structured skilling programs in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to meet the growing talent needs in electronics manufacturing
The minister also stressed the importance of supply chain control in navigating geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges, ensuring resilience and global competitiveness.
Industry Response and Global Ambitions
Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman of India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), lauded ECMS, stating it will:
- Anchor global value chains in India
- Create globally competitive Indian champions across product verticals
- Accelerate India’s march toward the USD 500 billion electronics manufacturing vision
The scheme, launched with a five-month application window from May 1 to September 30, 2025, received 249 applications, nearly doubling initial estimates of investments, production, and employment.
Previous Tranche and Overall Progress
The first tranche, announced on October 27, 2025, approved seven projects with a total investment of Rs 5,532 crore, creating 5,000 new jobs.
With the approval of these 17 new projects, the total number of ECMS-approved projects now stands at 24, marking a significant step in building India’s domestic capabilities in electronics manufacturing and enhancing MSME participation in the sector.
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