By Richa Chakravarty & Srabani Sen
Wednesday, October 16, 2013: Last month, when we began the survey to rank electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies operating in India, we had optimistically expected an encouraging scenario as the government’s efforts to enhance domestic manufacturing were in full swing, and three manufacturers had already announced their investments in new facilities, one among them being an EMS company (Sahasra Electronics Pvt Ltd). Also, there was news that the US and European markets had become saturated, leading global OEMs to look for EMS in India.
However, we were a little disappointed as the reality did not match up to our expectations. While Jabil Circuit India, SFO Technologies and Dixon Technologies grew by significant numbers in 2012-13, the growth of NTL Electronics, Flextronics Technologies, Elin Electronics, Kaynes Technology, SGS Tekniks and Amara Raja has not been too impressive.
While SFO, Dixon, NTL and Flextronics retained the same ranks when compared with last year’s rankings based on turnover (2011-12), we observed two significant changes —Jabil rose to the first position (from second) and Sanmina-SCI India slipped from first to second position, registering a lower turnover in 2012-13.
We also want to mention that some companies like Avalon Technologies, Syrma Technology, Rangsons Electronics, Benchmark Circuits, Donex Industries, Hical Technologies, etc, did not want to share their current turnovers. Some MNCs like Jabil Circuit India, Sanmina-SCI India and Flextronics have also stayed away from sharing their India revenues for FY 2012-13, hence they were ranked as per their revenues of 2011-12
Disclaimer: While this survey is by no means comprehensive, it does provide a glimpse into many of India’s key EMS companies. While Electronics Bazaar’s editorial team has taken the utmost care to contact all possible sources to make the list comprehensive, we may have inadvertently left out a few companies from this list. Information contained in the following report has been obtained from sources deemed reliable, and Electronics Bazaar makes no claims with respect to its accuracy. Neither Electronics Bazaar nor its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, owners, representatives nor any of its data or content providers shall be liable for any errors or for any actions taken by any entity on the basis of this information.
Top 15 EMS Companies in India
| Rank | Company | Revenue (in Rs, million) | Financial Year |
| Rank 1 | Jabil Circuit India Pvt Ltd | 20,486.97 | 2011-12 |
| Rank 2 | Sanmina-SCI India Pvt Ltd | 14,843 | 2011-12 |
| Rank 3 | SFO Technologies Pvt Ltd | 9556.60 | 2012-13 |
| Rank 4 | Dixon Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd | 7753.10 | 2012-13 |
| Rank 5 | NTL Electronics India Ltd | 5713.25 | 2012-13 |
| Rank 6 | Flextronics Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd | 4162.52 | 2011-12 |
| Rank 7 | PG Electroplast Ltd | 3800 | 2012-13 |
| Rank 8 | Elin Electronics Ltd | 3362.61 | 2012-13 |
| Rank 9 | Centum Electronics Ltd | 2835.13 | 2012-13 |
| Rank 10 | Amara Raja Electronics Ltd | 2440 | 2012-13 |
| Rank 11 | Kaynes Technology India Pvt Ltd | 2080 | 2012-13 |
| Rank 12 | SGS Tekniks Manufacturing Pvt Ltd | 1486.10 | 2012-13 |
| Rank 13 | Quad Electronics Solutions Pvt Ltdr | 1050 | 2012-13 |
| Rank 14 | Digital Circuits Pvt Ltd | 1025.79 | 2012-13 |
| Rank 15 | Smile Electronics Ltd | 700 | 2012-13 |
| Jabil Circuit India Pvt Ltd |
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Annual Revenue 2011-12: Rs 20,486.97 million  Jabil Circuit India, a subsidiary of Jabil, USA, began its operations in India with the acquisition of Philips CTV factory. Along the way, Jabil also acquired Celetronix India and Telmar Network Technologies. Through the up and down of the EMS market in India, Jabil was able to maintain its growth due to its strategic operating principles and its well-developed manufacturing practices. Year it was established in India: 2003 Contact details: Ph: +91-2138-662109, anoop_mehrotra@jabil.com, www.jabil.com |
| Rank 2 Sanmina-SCI India Pvt Ltd |
Annual Revenue 2011-12: Rs 14,843 million
 Sanmina-SCI India is a part of Sanmina-SCI Corporation, an MNC providing end-to-end manufacturing solutions and support to OEMs. It is a leading manufacturer of medical and aerospace products, in 2007 it set up its first manufacturing facility in Chennai. Sanmina produces about $400-500 million worth of products annually for the domestic market. Year it was established in India: 2007 Contact details: Ph: +91-44-37196000, muthu.sivan@sanmina-sci.com, www.sanmina-sci.com |
| Rank 3 SFO Technologies Pvt Ltd |
Annual Revenue 2012-13: Rs 9556.60 million
 SFO Technologies, one of the first EMS companies in India, is the flagship company of the NeST Group founded by Javad K Hassan and N Jehangir. SFO is a vertically integrated manufacturing house with three manufacturing facilities in India. In line with its vision of offering its customers a one-stop solution for their product needs, SFO’s design and development services cover circuit design, schematics, layouts, etc. It focuses on customer requirements and offer cost-effective solutions. Thanks to the talent and experience of over 1400 engineers, the company has been delivering cutting-edge technology. Year it was established in India: 1990 Contact details: Ph: 91-484-6614357(D), 9895127004, thomas.john@nestgroup.net, www.nestgroup.net |
| Rank 4 Dixon Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd |
Annual Revenue 2012-13: Rs 7753.10 million
 Dixon has demonstrated rapid growth and is being recognised for its low cost manufacturing capibilities, proven design expertise and established high-quality customer base. Since 2000, Dixon developed capabilities in the final assembly of PCBs and other complex products. From 2008 onwards, it started developing low-cost ODM solutions for several products including CTVs, DVD players and CFL bulbs; and in 2010, it entered new electronics product categories such as LCD/LED TVs, energy meters and power inverters. Year it was established in India: 1993 Contact details: Ph: +91-120-4737200, info@dixoninfo.com, www.dixoninfo.com |
| Rank 5 NTL Electronics India Ltd |
Annual Revenue 2012-13: Rs 5713.25 million
 NTL started off with manufacturing CFL ballasts, and then went one step further and invested heavily in design and development. Over the years, it has become a front runner in converting CFL lamps to HPF as well as redesigning them to make them more cost-efficient. The company has grown at an impressive CAGR of 52 per cent, with a production capacity of over 18 million units per month. In 2012, it entered into a joint venture with Netherlands-based Lemnis Lighting to manufacture LED lights for both home and commercial purposes. Year it was established in India: 1993 Contact details: Ph: +91-120-4008888, corpcomm@ntl-group.com, www.ntlelectronics.com |
| Rank 6 Flextronics Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd |
Annual Revenue 2011-12: Rs 4162.52 million
 Flextronics Technologies India engages both in manufacturing as well as providing services for electrical and electronics goods makers, based on the design and specifications of the customer. It operates as a subsidiary of Flextronics International Ltd. Recently, it has opened a new office in Chennai, spread over 7896.8 sqm. This new facility will provide round the clock back-end services to Flextronics globally. Year it was established in India: 2001 Contact details: Ph: +91-44-67105000/1, Madhusudan.Moudgal@flextronics.com, www.flextronics.com |
| Rank 7 PG Electroplast Ltd |
Annual Revenue 2012-13: Rs 3800 million
 PG Electroplast Ltd (PGEL) a part of PG group, was incorporated in 2003. It started off by manufacturing and assembling a comprehensive range of consumer electronic components and finished products such as colour television sets and components, air conditioner sub-assemblies, DVD players, compact fluorescent lamps and water purifiers for leading brands in India. As backward integration, PGEL is also into plastic injection moulding and manufacturing of PCB assemblies. JB Electronics, Clearvision Industries and Bigesto Technologies are its sister units engaged in electronics contract manufacturing. Year it was established in India: 2003 Contact details: Ph: 0120-2569323/2569841/42, pg@pgel.in/vikas@pgel.in, www.pgel.in |
| Rank 8 Elin Electronics Ltd |
Annual Revenue 2012-13: Rs 3362.61 million
 A 43-year-old company, Elin offers a comprehensive range of supply-chain services that simplify the product development process and provide meaningful time and cost savings to its OEM customer. It operates in the domains of small home appliances, engineering, design, tool room work, sheet metal fabrication, plastic injection moulding, micro/mini motors, SMD and conventional PCB assembly along with finished product assembly lines. Its R&D department is recognised by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. It has been achieving its goal of complete customer satisfaction by introducing new products, upgrading its quality levels and training human resources from time to time. Year it was established in India: 1969 Contact details: Ph: 011-43000402, bssethia@elinindia.com, www.elinindia.com |
| Rank 9 Centum Electronics Ltd |
Annual Revenue 2012-13: Rs 2835.13 million
 Centum has rapidly grown into a diversified electronics company operating across different industry segments. A key contributon to Centum’s growth has been the strong relationships forged with international customers and partners that enabled the company to establish a global presence. Its extensive experience in the production of high-mix, low/medium-volume products in high technology areas distinguishes its service offering. Year it was established in India: 1994 Contact details: Ph: +91-80-30046000, sales@centumelectronics.com, www.centumindia.com |
| Rank 10 Amara Raja Electronics Ltd |
Annual Revenue 2012-13: Rs 2440 million
 Amara Raja Electronics Ltd (AREL) is a part of the Amara Raja Group. AREL is a domestic company that offers more than just manufacturing. Its services range from expanding product lines and launching a prototype program to integrating a joint development and manufacturing strategy. AREL is a technologically progressive company focusing on consumer power solutions (CPS), consumer durables (CD) and electronics manufacturing services (EMS). Its manufacturing facility is spread over 20,000 sq m. Year it was established in India: 1999 Contact details: Ph: +91-44-28213270/42910700, www.amararajaelectronics.com |
| Rank 11 Kaynes Technology India Pvt Ltd |
Annual Revenue 2012-13: Rs 2080 million
 Kaynes Technology offers total manufacturing solutions to integrated business verticals that cover the entire bandwidth of EMS. It has an exclusive line for RoHS manufacturing. Its strength in infrastructure, systems, skill sets and TQM practices enables it to be focused in high-mix, low- and medium-volume products. It has a 100 per cent export oriented unit that ensures green channel duty-free imports and exports.Year it was established in India: 1988 Contact details: Ph: +91-0821-4280270, +91-0821-2582595, commercial@kaynestechnology.net, www.kaynestechnology.net |
| Rank 12 SGS Tekniks Manufacturing Pvt Ltd |
Annual Revenue 2012-13: Rs 1486.10 million
 At a time when EMS was still at a nascent stage in India, a group of four professionals took the risk of setting up the company. SGS Tekniks is a TS 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified company, with five manufacturing facilities and a design and development centre at Stuttgart in Germany. Focused on delivering end-to-end solutions to OEMs, SGS exports 25 per cent of its products to Europe and Australia. With a total employee strength of 650, SGS is equipped with four of the latest SMT lines equipped with SPI, automatic optical inspection, an automatic jumper and an axial components mounting machine.Year it was established in India: 1990 Contact details: Ph: +91-124-4628800, Mob: +91-9810129881, narayan@sgst.com, www.sgst.com |
| Rank 13 Quad Electronics Solutions Pvt Ltd |
Annual Revenue 2012-13: Rs 1050 million
 From a sheer job works company to product lifecycle management (PLM) company, Quad Electronics Solutions underwent three stages of evolution. Established as Ramnish Electronics, it was re-christened as Quad Electronics in 2009. An Indian company with a global DNA, Quad has three units located on a two-acre campus with 6503.2 sq m of built-up space. The company today has a strength of more than 700 employees offering full fledged PLM services giving a one-stop shop solution to its customers. Quad plans to add more high-speed SMT lines and explore new markets. Year it was established in India: 1997 Contact details: Ph: 91-8418-308001, +91-8418-308002, Gurbax@quadelectronics.com, www.quadelectronics.com |
| Rank 14 Digital Circuits Pvt Ltd |
Annual Revenue 2012-13: Rs 1025.79 million
 Digital Circuits Pvt Ltd (DCPL) has been serving various industries for the last 30 years. It has a fully automatic SMT facility with the capability to handle lead-free processes. Its manufacturing facilities are spread over 6038.69 sq m with modern day technological aids and 1100 skilled professionals. It has also set up an injection moulding plant in Baddi to support its customers.Year it was established in India: 1983 Contact details: Ph: 80-22560994 to 22560997, +91-9845026472, subhashgoyal@digitalcircuits.in, www.digitalcircuits.in |
| Rank 15 Smile Electronics Ltd |
Annual Revenue 2012-13: Rs 700 million
 Smile Electronics has upgraded its state-of-the-art automatic SMT and PTH assembly lines to meet the current and future demands of the electronics industry. Spread across 2 acres of land with over 2787 sq m of built up space, the company has a strong team of 300 skilled staff. It has the capability of manufacturing 2,20,000 components per hour. The company is also certified for RoHS processes.Year it was established in India: 2000 Contact details: Ph: 91-80-40382701/702/704/727, smile@smileelectronics.com, www.smileelectronics.com |
Other Leading EMS Companies
| Cubix Control Systems (P) Ltd |
 Besides strategic proximity to Delhi, Cubix’s manufacturing facility has a 1858.06sq m production floor with over 250 highly motivated skilled workers, and an annual capacity to manufacture over 3 million RoHS-compliant PCB assemblies in an ESD-controlled environment. Cubix’s prowess also lies in its lean manufacturing operations controlled by a custom ERP management system and a well established quality management system. High-quality products are produced over conveyorised assembly lines using top-notch machines and equipment. To ensure zero defect shipments, Cubix products are tested on customised microcontroller and CRO-based testing set-ups. Year it was established in India: 1989 Contact details: Ph: 9910385067, varun@cubixcontrolsystems.com, www.cubixcontrolsystems.com |
| Sahasra Electronics Pvt Ltd |
 Sahasra Electronics Pvt Ltd, the flagship company of the Sahasra Group, commenced manufacturing services in 2001. The company has earned a reputation as a reliable supplier of high-quality electronics goods and components, including PCB assemblies, by integrating its top-quality sourcing capability with a trained and skilled labour force, and a low overhead cost structure. Its manufacturing plant is spread over 4645.15 sq m in the export zone at NSEZ, Noida, and has a production capacity of about one million assemblies per annum. The company is not only ISO 9001:2000 certified but also RoHS compliant. Year it was established in India: 2001 Contact details: Ph: 91-11-26844028, 91-11-26913892, varun@sahasraelectronics.com, www.sahasraelectronics.com |
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