Electronics Manufacturing

October 28, 2026 9:27 AM

Mobile PLI scheme generates ₹25,000 crore in direct taxes: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile phone manufacturing has generated ₹25,000 crore in direct tax collections against an incentive payout of ₹19,000 crore, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. In a post on X, Vaishnaw said the scheme had also contributed ₹3,000 crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections. Highlighting the sector's employment potential, he said electronics manufacturing employs ...

August 26, 2026 3:12 PM

How India is building its semiconductor ecosystem: From electronics manufacturing to Semicon 2.0

India is seeking to establish itself as a major global hub for semiconductor manufacturing and chip design, building on the rapid expansion of its electronics manufacturing industry over the past decade. In an article outlining the government's semiconductor strategy, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said India’s approach is focused not merely on setting up individual semiconductor plants, but on creatin...

February 6, 2026 10:24 PM

Electronics manufacturing surges over 11 years, India becomes World’s second-largest mobile manufacturer

India’s electronics manufacturing sector has witnessed a sharp expansion over the last 11 years, with production and exports registering multi-fold growth, positioning the country as the second-largest mobile phone manufacturer globally. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha on Friday, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada said the growth has been driven by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, backed by t...

February 3, 2026 9:34 PM

Union Budget 2026-27 boosts electronics manufacturing with Rs 40,000 crore outlay for ECMS

The Union Budget 2026-27 has given a major fillip to India’s fast-growing electronics manufacturing sector by raising the outlay of the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) to ₹40,000 crore. The enhanced allocation underscores the government’s commitment to deepening domestic manufacturing capabilities, strengthening the component ecosystem, and positioning India as a global hub for advanced electronics. Over the last decade, India’s electronics sector has witnessed a dram...

January 2, 2026 1:21 PM

India Accelerates Electronics Manufacturing with Fresh ECMS Approvals

India has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its electronics manufacturing ecosystem with the approval of 22 new projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). Cleared by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the latest round of approvals involves a projected investment of over ₹41,800 crore and marks a significant expansion of domestic capabilities in high-value electronic components. These approvals build on the 24 projects sanctione...

November 18, 2025 1:26 PM

Govt approves 17 projects worth ₹7,172 crore under Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Monday cleared 17 additional proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). With a total investment of ₹7,172 crore, the projects are expected to generate production worth ₹65,111 crore and create 11,808 direct jobs across the country, according to the ministry. This latest round of approvals follows an earlier tranche of seven projects worth ₹5,532 crore. The new projects are spread across Goa, Gujarat, Ja...

November 3, 2025 3:57 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews progress of semiconductor projects in Gujarat

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday reviewed the progress of four semiconductor chip plants currently under various stages of development in Gujarat. The review meeting, held in Gandhinagar, was attended by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and IT Minister Arjun Modhwadia. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Vaishnaw said that all four projects are “showing good progress.” The minister highlighted tha...

June 9, 2025 4:42 PM

Centre notifies SEZ reforms to boost semiconductor and electronics manufacturing

The central government on Monday notified key amendments to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Rules, 2006, to ease the establishment of semiconductor and electronics component manufacturing units. The reforms, which were notified by the Department of Commerce on June 3, are expected to address the sector’s capital-intensive nature and long gestation periods, while reducing import dependency and enabling domestic value addition. One of the major changes includes the reduction in the minimum...