Behind Bengaluru’s buzzing hardware scene, Karkhana acquires Micron EMS Tech to scale production, deepen capabilities, and reshape India’s electronics manufacturing journey.
Karkhana, a Bengaluru-based B2B contract manufacturing startup, has acquired electronics manufacturing services firm Micron EMS Tech for an undisclosed sum, strengthening its in-house production capabilities.
The deal brings a 40,000 sq ft (about 3716.12 square metres) facility equipped with high-speed SMT and THT assembly lines, enabling rapid, high-volume PCB production.
The site will also integrate multi-stage quality assurance processes, including soldering checks, 3D inspection, AOI, X-ray analysis, conformal coating, and full-system testing.
Digital systems such as ERP and MES will provide end-to-end traceability and machine-level data utilisation. With these additions, Karkhana can deliver a wider range of products, from standard assemblies to complete box builds ready for deployment.
The company expects the acquisition to double its customer base, expand exports to the US and EU, and drive annual recurring revenue to ₹2 billion.
Founder and CEO Sonam Motwani said, “With our combined forces, Karkhana is able to leapfrog and move faster towards becoming a full-stack electronics manufacturing partner.”
Founded in 2018, Karkhana has worked with more than 25 OEMs in India, primarily through a supplier network. Acquiring Micron EMS Tech, a 15-year-old firm, allows it to diversify production volumes and cater to small and medium enterprises, said the company.
Future plans include deepening capabilities in automotive electronics, industrial systems, telematics, consumer IoT, and medical devices.
In the longer term, Karkhana aims to evolve into an original design manufacturer (ODM), adding design and engineering services to its portfolio.
The expansion comes amid increased policy support for India’s electronics sector, with the government raising the ECMS outlay to ₹400 billion in the Union Budget 2026, part of its ambition to build a $500 billion electronics ecosystem by 2030-31.
