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India's Electronics Push: ₹54,567 Crore Investment to Slash PCB, Battery Imports

India's Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) is driving a major shift toward self-reliance in critical electronics parts. With 46 approved projects and an investment intent of ₹54,567 crore, the scheme is boosting domestic production of printed circuit boards (PCBs), Li-ion cells, connectors, and camera modules. A key recent approval includes the country's first anode material plant for Li-ion batteries, strengthening the upstream supply chain. The government aims for this push to help the electronics manufacturing sector reach a target of $500 billion by 2030-31 while reducing foreign dependency and creating export capability.

Key Points: India's ECMS Scheme Cuts Import Reliance on Key Electronics Parts

  • ₹54,567 crore investment approved
  • First anode material plant for Li-ion cells
  • 9 PCB projects lead approvals
  • Aims for $500B electronics sector by 2030-31
  • Spanning 8 states to build supply chain resilience
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ECMS to reduce India's import dependence for PCBs, Li-ion cells, connectors, camera-display modules

India's ECMS scheme has approved 46 projects worth ₹54,567 crore to boost domestic manufacturing of PCBs, Li-ion cells, and camera modules, reducing import dependence.

"ECMS is unlocking the next phase of value chain integration, from devices to components and sub-assemblies. - Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics & IT"

New Delhi, January 2

The flagship Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme is expected to significantly increase domestic capability, resulting in reduced imports in some select components among PCBs, Li-ion cells, connectors, camera and display modules, mobile enclosures, capacitors, anode materials, and laminates.

A total of 46 ECMS applications have been approved till now, with an investment intention of Rs 54,567 crore.

India's push to strengthen its electronics manufacturing ecosystem has received a significant boost, with a marked increase in domestic capability of critical components such as printed circuit boards (PCBs), Li-ion cells, connectors, camera modules and display modules, under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).

This marks a decisive step toward self-reliance in high-value electronics manufacturing and supply-chain resilience

The third tranche of approvals under ECMS was granted today. A total investment of Rs 41,863 crore has been approved, with production expected to generate Rs 2.58 lakh crore.

The approvals include the first anode material plant for Li-ion cells, a second copper-clad laminate project for PCBs, and a new aluminium extrusion facility for mobile enclosures.

These projects are expected to strengthen upstream manufacturing, reduce foreign dependency, and enhance cost competitiveness for domestic electronics producers.

In addition to import substitution, the scheme is enabling export capability in high-precision mobile enclosures, positioning India as a global manufacturing hub for smartphones and IT hardware components.

The approvals span 22 projects across eight states that include Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.

PCBs account for the highest number of approved projects - 9 applications of the total 22.

In mid-November, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology approved 17 additional proposals under the second tranche of the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). These approved projects span the country, with a total investment of Rs 7,172 crore and a cumulative projected production of Rs 65,111 crore.

The ECMS programme aims to develop strong manufacturing capacity and capabilities and integrate Indian companies with Global Value Chains (GVCs).

In November, Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that ECMS is unlocking the next phase of value chain integration, from devices to components and sub-assemblies, ensuring India's electronics sector reaches USD 500 billion in manufacturing value by 2030-31.

The Union Cabinet on March 28, 2025, approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with a funding of Rs 22,919 crore to make India Atmanirbhar in the electronics supply chain.

The first tranche of seven projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). The scheme has received a wonderful response from both domestic and global companies. 249 applications have been received in the first phase. These represent Rs 1.15 lakh crore investment, Rs 10.34 lakh crore production.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally, a concrete step towards true 'Atmanirbharta'. The focus on upstream manufacturing (anode materials, laminates) is the key. We've been assembling phones for years, but making the core components here will change the game. Kudos to the policy makers!
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Rohit P
Great initiative, but execution is everything. We need to ensure these plants are set up on time and the components meet global quality standards. Also, hope the benefits reach MSMEs and not just large corporations. Let's see the ground reality in 2-3 years.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech hardware space, this is a welcome relief. Importing connectors and camera modules involves long lead times and currency risks. Local manufacturing will make our products more competitive. The export focus on enclosures is a smart move.
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Vikram M
₹2.58 lakh crore production value from the third tranche alone? That's massive! If we can truly build this ecosystem, it will have a huge multiplier effect on engineering and manufacturing jobs. My only request: please include more states in the next phases.
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Karthik V
This is the right direction. However, we must also invest heavily in R&D for next-gen technologies. Making today's components is good, but we should also aim to lead in future tech like solid-state batteries or advanced displays. The scheme should have a strong innovation pillar.
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