Lava commits Rs 1,100 cr to electronics components push over five years

Lava International will deploy Rs 1,100 crore across five years to diversify into electronics components manufacturing, beginning with locally-sourced mobile chargers before scaling to camera modules, displays, enclosures and PCBs under the government's component scheme. The bet targets 20% lower cost structures and capacity tied to 4 crore mobile phones.

— Source publishedThu, 21 May, 2026, 15:35 IST·First seen Thu, 21 May, 2026, 15:51 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Lava International will invest Rs 1,100 crore over five years to diversify into electronics components manufacturing, starting with locally-sourced mobile

Key facts

  • Rs 1,100 crore
  • 4 crore mobile phones
  • 20 per cent lower cost
  • 5 years

Why this matters

Lava's component scheme participation creates partnership and acquisition openings across charger, PCB and display sub-tier suppliers as the company scales beyond mobile assembly into a broader electronics manufacturing footprint.