From smartphones to EVs, India is gearing up to manufacture the electronics inside them, with seven new projects promising jobs, investment, and tech independence.
The Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced government approval for the first group of projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). Seven proposals worth ₹55.32 billion have secured clearance, aiming to produce a range of core electronic components in India. These include multi-layer and high-density interconnect printed circuit boards (PCBs), camera modules, copper-clad laminates (CCLs), and polypropylene films.
According to the government, interest in ECMS has been strong. A total of 249 applications have been submitted so far. Together, they represent proposed investments of ₹1.15 trillion. They are expected to generate production valued at ₹10.34 trillion and create around 142,000 jobs. This is regarded as the highest electronics manufacturing investment commitment India has attracted to date.
The units are planned in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. The government says this distribution supports balanced regional growth and expands high-tech capacity beyond established hubs.
As per the government data, Tamil Nadu will host five of these units, led by Kaynes Circuits India Private Limited, which is setting up facilities for multi-layer PCBs, camera module sub-assemblies, HDI PCBs, and copper-clad laminates. These projects represent the largest share of production, valued collectively at over ₹310 billion, and are expected to generate more than 2500 direct jobs. In addition, Ascent Circuits Pvt Ltd will invest ₹9.91 billion in another multi-layer PCB plant in the state, adding around 1,535 jobs.
A polypropylene film manufacturing unit by SRF Limited will come up in Madhya Pradesh, with an investment of ₹4.96 billion and an estimated production value of ₹13.11 billion, creating 225 jobs.
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh will gain a multi-layer PCB facility by Syrma Strategic Electronics Private Limited, involving an investment of ₹7.65 billion and an expected output of ₹69.33 billion, supporting 955 jobs.
Together, the seven approved projects are projected to deliver cumulative production worth ₹444.06 billion and create 5195 direct employment opportunities.
Vaishnaw stated that the new plants would supply around 20 per cent of India’s PCB requirements and 15 per cent of camera module sub-assemblies. Furthermore, domestic CCL demand is expected to be fully met. Surplus output, estimated at around 60 per cent for some categories, will be directed to export markets.
The components sanctioned are widely used in smartphones, laptops, automotive systems, industrial machinery, drones, medical equipment, and telecom networks. CCL production represents a milestone because the material, fundamental to multilayer PCB manufacturing, is currently imported.
According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), this is a critical step in building a deeper domestic value chain. The initiative will reduce import dependency, support lower consumer prices, and generate new high-skill engineering and R&D roles. It is also seen as enhancing supply security for defence, clean mobility, renewable energy, and advanced communications.
The ECMS works alongside the Production Linked Incentive scheme and the India Semiconductor Mission to complete an end-to-end electronics manufacturing ecosystem, from raw materials to finished products.
