BPL Limited inaugurates a modern PCB manufacturing unit in Bengaluru investing 200 million INR, a milestone for the Indian PCB industry.
Indian electronics producer BPL Limited has invested 200 million INR ($0.26M) in a commercial printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing facility at Doddaballapur, on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Last week, the company mentioned that the new facility is set to revolutionise the PCB landscape in India. The unit will cater to niche electronic sectors, reflecting its commitment to technological advancement.
The facility is equipped with advanced infrastructure, offering 110 direct and 150 indirect employment opportunities. As per the statement, the double-sided PCB and multi-layer PCB manufacturing units have commenced commercial production. Additionally, the company has upgraded its plating lines and CNC-controlled machines to enhance efficiency and quality.
Furthermore, BPL has invested in modern apparatus test chambers, microscopes, and RF antennas, aiming to enhance its technological capabilities. They assert that the ‘Class 100k’ clean room will guarantee a meticulously controlled environment. The in-house quality and testing labs will oversee micro-section analysis and automated optical inspection. Additionally, BPL emphasised its strong order book, which exceeds twice the current monthly revenues.
Currently, the Indian PCB market is undergoing significant expansion. BPL has forecasted a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 18.1% from 2024 to 2032. It predicts that by 2032, the market will soar to $20.17 billion. To keep up with this growth, BPL has invested 150 million INR in its existing PCB manufacturing plants in the last fiscal year. This investment has concentrated on output, quality, and industry compliance, ensuring its competitive edge.
The company sees this expansion as a ‘strategic alignment’ to the Government’s ‘Make in India’ push for Indigenous manufacturing in the electronics sector. BPL has been engaged in PCB manufacturing since 1989, initially receiving technical support from Sanyo, Japan. It claims, “Customers depend on BPL to minimise supply chain risks by controlling costs, quality, and lead time of components.”
