The Central government has approved 22 new projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), clearing proposed investments worth ₹41,863 crore, marking the largest approval round under the scheme so far. The projects are expected to generate production output valued at ₹2.58 lakh crore and create nearly 33,800 direct jobs, Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
The approvals form part of the government’s broader push to reduce India’s reliance on imported electronic components and strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities across the electronics value chain. The ECMS focuses on building depth beyond final assembly by encouraging local production of critical components and materials.
The newly approved projects span a wide range of electronics segments. These include basic components such as printed circuit boards (PCBs), capacitors, connectors, enclosures, and lithium-ion cells. Sub-assemblies like camera modules, display modules, and optical transceivers have also been covered, along with upstream materials including aluminium extrusion, laminates, and anode materials.
According to the ministry, the projects will serve key end-use sectors such as mobile phones, telecom equipment, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, IT hardware, and strategic electronics. Major companies whose proposals have been cleared include Tata Electronics, Samsung Display Noida, Dixon Electroconnect, Wipro Global Engineering, Motherson Electronic Components, TDK India, Hindalco Industries, and BPL Ltd.
Unlike earlier approval rounds that were concentrated in select regions, the latest set of projects is geographically diversified across eight states — Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan supporting balanced industrial growth.
The latest clearances add to approvals granted in recent months, including projects worth ₹5,532 crore in October 2025 and ₹7,172 crore last month. Notified in April last year, the ECMS has attracted strong industry interest, with applications proposing investments exceeding ₹1.15 lakh crore, far above initial targets.
The scheme complements existing PLI programmes for mobile phones, IT hardware, and telecom equipment, reinforcing India’s ambition to emerge as a global electronics manufacturing hub.
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