New Delhi: The Union government has approved 22 new proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), marking the third round of project clearances under the incentive programme. The latest set of approvals is expected to draw investments worth Rs 41,863 crore and generate production valued at Rs 2.58 lakh crore, giving a major push to India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the newly approved projects are projected to create 33,791 direct jobs and strengthen domestic capabilities in high-value electronics manufacturing. The government said the move will help reduce import dependence for key components while supporting India’s integration into global electronics supply chains.
Apple-linked vendors drive new investments
A significant share of the investment and employment generation in this tranche will come from companies associated with Apple’s expanding manufacturing base in India. Several approved firms are part of Apple’s global supply chain and are expected to manufacture components not only for domestic use but also for export to overseas markets.
Key beneficiaries include Motherson Electronic Components, Tata Electronics, ATL Battery Technology India, Foxconn’s Yuzhan Technology India unit, and Hindalco Industries. Officials said the participation of global supply chain players underlines growing confidence in India as a manufacturing destination.
Projects spread across eight states
The approved ECMS projects will be implemented across eight states—Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. MeitY said the wide geographic distribution reflects the Centre’s focus on balanced industrial growth and decentralisation of electronics manufacturing capacity beyond a few clusters.
Enclosures, PCBs and batteries dominate
The largest share of investment in the current tranche is in mobile phone enclosures, with three projects together accounting for Rs 27,166 crore. Enclosures form the structural backbone of smartphones and handheld devices. Nine projects related to printed circuit boards (PCBs), involving investments of Rs 7,377 crore, have also been approved. PCBs are critical components used across consumer electronics, telecom equipment and automobiles.
In addition, a lithium-ion cell manufacturing project with an investment of Rs 2,922 crore has received approval, supporting the growing demand for rechargeable batteries in electronic devices.
Momentum builds under ECMS
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the approvals reflect the impact of sustained policy reforms, faster execution and industry-focused incentives. He also encouraged companies to invest in design-led manufacturing and adopt global quality standards such as Six Sigma to remain competitive.
Earlier ECMS tranches approved in October and November 2025 together covered 24 projects with investments exceeding Rs 12,700 crore.