India Approves Rs. 5,532 Crore Electronics Manufacturing Projects Under ECMS to Boost Domestic Component Production

India Approves Rs. 5,532 Crore Electronics Manufacturing Projects Under ECMS to Boost Domestic Component Production

Government of India has approved the first batch of seven projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a total investment exceeding ₹5,500 crore. The projects are expected to generate production worth ₹36,559 crore, create over 5,100 direct jobs, and establish India as a strong player in component and materials manufacturing for the global electronics supply chain.

Announcing the approval, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the initiative represents a “major leap from assembling finished products to manufacturing the core components, materials, and machinery” that power electronic devices. The approved units are spread across Tamil Nadu (5 units), Andhra Pradesh (1 unit), and Madhya Pradesh (1 unit)—ensuring balanced regional growth and extending high-tech manufacturing beyond major metros.

The projects will enable India to meet 100% of domestic demand for Copper Clad Laminates, 20% of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) requirements, and 15% of Camera Module demand. Additionally, 60% of total production from these new facilities will be exported, further strengthening India’s position as a global manufacturing hub.

The approved projects include production of High-Density Interconnect (HDI) and Multi-Layer PCBs, Camera Modules, Copper Clad Laminates, and Polypropylene Films. These components form the backbone of modern electronics—used in smartphones, drones, medical instruments, laptops, automotive systems, and industrial machinery.

Notably, India will now establish its first-ever Copper Clad Laminate (CCL) manufacturing facility, a crucial step in building self-reliance in PCB base materials that are currently imported. The Polypropylene Film manufacturing units will also serve as a key input for capacitors used in consumer electronics, telecom, electric vehicles, and renewable energy sectors.

The ECMS has drawn an overwhelming response from both domestic and global investors, with 249 applications representing a potential investment of ₹1.15 lakh crore, projected production of ₹10.34 lakh crore, and the creation of 1.42 lakh jobs—the highest-ever investment commitment in India’s electronics sector.

According to the MeitY, these projects will significantly reduce import dependence, lower costs for domestic consumers, and build trusted supply chains for strategic sectors such as defence, telecom, electric mobility, and renewable energy.

The ECMS works in synergy with the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), completing India’s end-to-end value chain—from devices to chips, from components to materials, and from manufacturing to innovation.

With these approvals, India takes a decisive step toward becoming a “product nation”—not just assembling but designing, producing, and exporting advanced electronic systems to the world.