Centre clears 31 more applications under electronics components manufacturing scheme

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved an additional 31 applications under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a proposed investment of Rs 7,877 crore. This move aims to bolster domestic manufacturing in components and sub-assemblies, moving beyond finished electronic products.

The projects, located in 10 states, are projected to generate Rs 82,243 crore in production and create around 10,000 direct jobs. IT Secretary S Krishnan announced the latest approvals, which cover a diverse range of products such as capital goods, camera and display modules, anode materials, enclosures, connectors, and more. Enhanced copper-clad laminates investment by Wipro Global is also part of this latest batch.

With this approval, the government has cleared 106 applications across 15 states, accounting for various product categories. The cumulative proposed investment has risen to Rs 69,548 crore, surpassing the scheme's initial target of Rs 59,350 crore. Expected production from these projects stands at Rs 5.34 lakh crore, exceeding the original target of Rs 4.56 lakh crore. So far, the selected companies have committed to creating close to 75,000 jobs, surpassing the scheme's overall target of 91,600.

Some ECMS-approved projects have already commenced production. For instance, ATL's lithium-ion cell facilities in Rewari and Sohna, as well as Tata Electronics' enclosure plant in Hosur, are currently operational. Others, like Kaynes Circuits' PCB plant in Chennai, Motherson's enclosure facility in Kanchipuram, Wipro Global's copper-clad laminate plant, and Dixon's display and camera module facility in Noida, are nearing commissioning.

The ECMS was introduced in April 2025 to address the challenge of India's electronics manufacturing relying heavily on overseas component sourcing. The scheme offers incentives for developing domestic capacities in components, sub-assemblies, and raw materials, with the goal of integrating Indian manufacturers more closely into global supply chains.

Initially, the scheme had a budget of Rs 22,919 crore, which was later increased to Rs 40,000 crore in the Union Budget for 2026-27 following the scheme's success.