ECMS clears 31 component projects to deepen India’s electronics supply chain

India’s Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme has approved 31 new projects worth ₹6,844 crore across 10 states and 20 product categories. The push targets supplier localisation beyond device assembly, though industry cites technology access, imported inputs and scale as persistent hurdles.

— Source publishedWed, 26 Aug, 2026, 08:09 IST·First seen Wed, 26 Aug, 2026, 08:36 IST·Source Business Standard · Companies

What happened

Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) · India’s ECMS has approved 31 electronics-component projects worth ₹6,844 crore, aiming to deepen domestic

Key facts

  • 31 new projects approved
  • ₹6,844 crore project value
  • 10 states
  • 20 products
  • 106 total approvals
  • ₹82,243 crore expected production
  • 9,588 direct jobs
  • 14-18% India cost disadvantage versus mature global clusters

Why this matters

Strategic buyers should identify partnership, minority-investment and acquisition opportunities among ECMS-backed component makers, especially in categories where localisation can secure supply and improve cost resilience.