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India's Electronics Push Gains Momentum as ECMS Scheme Drives Component Manufacturing

Industry leaders have welcomed the government's push on design and quality under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), highlighting its shift from policy to execution. The scheme has seen 75 applications approved across 23 product categories, with investments exceeding Rs 61,000 crore. It is expected to generate production worth over Rs 4.5 lakh crore and create more than 65,000 jobs. Leaders stress that scaling design capabilities and adopting "Designed and Made-in-India" components are critical for the next phase of growth.

Key Points: ECMS Scheme Boosts India's Electronics Manufacturing & Design

  • ECMS approvals cross Rs 61,000 crore
  • Focus on design capability & quality standards
  • Expected to generate over 65,000 jobs
  • Scheme covers 23 product categories
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Industry hails Centre's push on design, quality as ECMS gains pace

Industry leaders hail ECMS for scaling electronics, creating jobs, and boosting domestic value addition with over Rs 61,000 crore in approved investments.

"A calibrated reopening of the scheme will be important to further build critical component capabilities and deepen domestic value addition. - Pankaj Mohindroo"

New Delhi, March 30

Industry leaders on Monday welcomed the government's strong push on design capability and quality standards under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme, calling it critical for scaling India's electronics ambitions.

Industry participants at an event hosted by the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) to mark the fourth tranche of ECMS approvals said that the ECMS scheme reflects India's shift from policy intent to on-ground execution.

ICEA Chairman Pankaj Mohindroo said the enhanced outlay under ECMS shows the government's commitment to building a robust electronics ecosystem.

He added that reopening the scheme in a calibrated manner would help deepen component manufacturing and boost domestic value addition.

"A calibrated reopening of the scheme will be important to further build critical component capabilities and deepen domestic value addition," Mohindroo stated.

"The next phase of growth must focus on scaling up design capabilities, strengthening local sourcing, and achieving global quality standards," he added.

He stressed that original equipment manufacturers and system companies should actively adopt "Designed and Made-in-India" components, as demand creation is as important as supply.

Industry leaders also highlighted that India has emerged as a credible and investible destination for electronics system design and manufacturing.

"The ECMS is helping bridge critical gaps in the value chain by enabling component-level manufacturing, which is essential for capturing higher value and building resilience," Ashok Chandak, President, IESA said.

"These investments are expected to generate over 14,000 jobs and drive production worth Rs 84,515cr highlighting the strong momentum being created under the scheme," he mentioned.

So far, 75 applications across 23 product categories from 12 states have been approved, covering areas such as lithium-ion cells, flexible PCBs, connectors, and display modules.

The projects are spread across eight states, with Karnataka and Maharashtra leading in project count.

According to the data shared at the event, approved investments have already crossed Rs 61,000 crore, exceeding the initial target of Rs 59,350 crore.

The scheme is expected to generate production worth over Rs 4.5 lakh crore and create more than 65,000 jobs, moving steadily towards its overall targets.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone working in tech procurement, I see this shift daily. The "Designed and Made-in-India" push is crucial. OEMs need to trust and adopt local components for the ecosystem to become self-sustaining.
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Vikram M
Good to see approvals across 12 states. Hope the benefits reach beyond just Karnataka and Maharashtra. Tier-2 cities in other states have the talent and can really boost this sector if given the opportunity.
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Priyanka N
The focus on lithium-ion cells and flexible PCBs is smart. These are critical for EVs and advanced electronics. Building this supply chain resilience is a national security need, not just an economic one.
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Rohit P
While the intent is good, execution is key. We've seen schemes with big targets before. The government must ensure timely disbursements and clear, stable policies to avoid the "stop-start" problem that plagues manufacturing.
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Kavya N
This is excellent news for engineering graduates! "Design capability" means more R&D jobs, not just assembly line work. Hope our colleges update their curricula to match this industry demand.

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