₹41,863 Crore ECMS Push Targets Gaps in India’s Electronics Supply Chain
Summary
The Centre has approved 22 new projects worth ₹41,863 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) as part of its third tranche of approvals. That brings the total number of ECMS-backed projects to 46.
The latest approvals are forecast to generate production valued at around ₹2.58 lakh crore and create 33,791 direct jobs — more than double the combined output projected from the scheme’s first two tranches. Projects cover 11 product segments including printed circuit boards (PCBs), capacitors, camera and display modules, lithium-ion cells and upstream materials such as aluminium extrusion and anode materials.
Key Points
- MeitY approved 22 new ECMS proposals in the third tranche totalling ₹41,863 crore in investment.
- ECMS-backed projects now number 46, with the new tranche projecting ₹2.58 lakh crore in production and 33,791 direct jobs.
- Approved projects span 11 product segments across the electronics value chain — from PCBs and modules to battery cells and upstream materials.
- Geographic spread across eight states (Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan) supports balanced regional manufacturing growth.
- Policy aim: deepen domestic component manufacturing, reduce import dependence and move India beyond assembly-led manufacturing into higher-value segments.
Context and Relevance
This round of ECMS approvals is a deliberate policy push to fill gaps in India’s electronics supply chain — a strategic priority as global firms diversify supply chains away from single-source countries. Expanding local component capacity is critical for resilience, export competitiveness and for capturing higher value in electronics manufacturing rather than just final assembly.
Why should I read this?
Quick and dirty: if you care about making or moving electronics in India — suppliers, OEMs, logistics planners or policy watchers — this matters. Big money, lots of jobs, and projects across batteries, PCBs and camera/display modules means supply-chain maps are about to change. Skip the noise: read this to see where investment and manufacturing capacity are actually landing.
Author style
Punchy — the reporting flags a tangible policy milestone. If you work in manufacturing, procurement or logistics, the details here are worth a close look because they indicate where component-making capacity and related demand for services will grow.