Scope of the Approved Projects
The approvals cover 11 key electronic products across multiple sectors including mobile manufacturing, telecom, consumer electronics, strategic electronics, automotive, and IT hardware. These include:
- Bare components: PCB, Capacitors, Connectors, Enclosures, Li-ion Cells
- Sub-assemblies: Camera Module, Display Module, Optical Transceiver
- Supply chain items: Aluminium Extrusion, Anode Material, Laminate (Copper Clad)
Major Companies and Approvals
Prominent approvals include:
- PCBs: India Circuits Pvt Ltd, Vital Electronics Pvt Ltd, Signum Electronics Ltd, among others
- Capacitors: Deki Electronics Ltd, TDK India Pvt Ltd
- Connectors: Amphenol High Speed Technology India Pvt Ltd
- Enclosures: Yuzhan Technology (India) Pvt Ltd, Motherson Electronic Components Pvt Ltd, Tata Electronics Pvt Ltd
- Li-ion Cells: ATLbattery Technology (India) Pvt Ltd
- Optical Transceiver: Dixon Electroconnect Pvt Ltd
- Camera Module Sub-Assembly: Kunshan Q Tech Microelectronics (India) Pvt Ltd
- Display Module Sub-Assembly: Samsung Display Noida Pvt Ltd
- Anode Material: NPSPL Advanced Materials Pvt Ltd
- Laminate (Copper Clad): Wipro Global Engineering & Electronic Materials Pvt Ltd
- Aluminium Extrusion: Hindalco Industries Ltd
Geographical Spread and Employment Impact
The approved units are spread across eight states: Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. These investments are expected to enhance local employment and create 33,791 direct jobs in high-value electronics manufacturing.
Government Perspective and Strategic Importance
Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that ECMS has strengthened India’s electronics ecosystem, enabling large parts of domestic demand to be met indigenously. He emphasized the importance of structural investments to sustain India’s growth into 2100, highlighting the country’s young demography.
Minister of State Shri Jitin Prasada noted that India is emerging as a reliable global electronics manufacturing partner amidst geopolitical uncertainties. MeitY Secretary Shri S. Krishnan affirmed that the approved applications are crucial for India’s electronics supply chain and manufacturing goals.
Vision for Electronics Manufacturing in India
The ECMS approvals are part of a larger vision to position India as a global hub for electronics manufacturing, reduce import dependence, and expand high-value production capabilities. With 46 applications approved across 11 states so far, totaling Rs 54,567 crore investment, the scheme has already generated over 51,000 jobs and is central to India’s Make in India initiative.
Through these initiatives, India aims to strengthen domestic supply chains, foster innovation, and achieve self-reliance in critical electronic components.
