India deepens electronics supply chain as ECMS approvals top ₹69,000 crore

India’s electronics sector is moving beyond final assembly into components, materials and capital equipment. ECMS-approved investment has crossed ₹69,000 crore, with 106 companies cleared and 38 projects already manufacturing—supporting a more localised device supply chain for retailers.

— Source published Wed, 19 Aug, 2026, 15:20 IST · First seen Wed, 19 Aug, 2026, 15:30 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

India electronics manufacturing sector · India is shifting electronics manufacturing from final assembly toward domestic components, materials and capital

Key facts

  • Electronics production exceeded USD 116 billion in FY26
  • Electronics exports reached USD 48 billion in FY26
  • Production grew nearly 7x over the past decade
  • Exports grew 11x over the past decade
  • ECMS-approved investment exceeded ₹69,000 crore versus a ₹59,000 crore target
  • 106 companies approved versus a target of around 60
  • Nearly 75,000 direct jobs and 2.5 lakh total jobs expected
  • 38 approved projects have started manufacturing
  • 16 projects are under construction or installing machinery
  • Electronics rose from 9th to 3rd in merchandise exports in FY26

Why this matters

The 106 approved ECMS companies create a growing target universe for supplier partnerships, vertical integration and capability acquisitions across components, materials and production equipment.