Dixon and peers deepen component push as India targets electronics import dependence

Dixon, Amber, Syrma SGS, Kaynes and others are expanding into PCBs and higher-value components, backed by the ₹40,000 crore ECMS programme. The shift from assembly could raise domestic value addition across smartphones and consumer electronics.

— Source publishedSat, 26 Sept, 2026, 08:16 IST·First seen Sun, 27 Sept, 2026, 19:40 IST·Source Financial Express (via Wayback)

What happened

Dixon Technologies · Indian electronics manufacturers including Dixon, Amber, Syrma, Kaynes, Optiemus and Tata Electronics are moving from assembly into

Key facts

  • Dixon Technologies revenue: Rs 48,872 crore last year
  • 90% of Dixon revenue came from smartphones
  • Camera and display modules could add 35% value in mobile phones
  • ECMS government support: Rs 40,000 crore
  • PCB addressable market: $5 billion
  • 90% of PCBs are imported
  • Kaynes Technology FY26 revenue: Rs 3,626 crore
  • Syrma SGS PCB project investment: Rs 765 crore
  • Syrma SGS planned capacity: 2.5 million sq m for single/multi-layer PCBs
  • Syrma SGS planned high-density PCB capacity: 1 million sq m
  • Amber PCB revenue: Rs 720 crore in FY25
  • Amber ECMS-approved multilayer PCB investment: about Rs 1,000 crore
  • Amber-Korea Circuits JV proposed investment: Rs 3,200 crore
  • Optiemus screen-protector capacity: 15-20 million annually

Why this matters

Consumer-tech brands should evaluate supply, JV and strategic-investment partnerships with Indian component makers to localize critical modules before capacity tightens.