Foxconn, Samsung, Tata Power India’s electronics manufacturing boom: Nearly 34,000 jobs
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India’s electronics manufacturing ambitions received a major boost as the Centre approved 22 new projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), unlocking investments worth Rs 41,863 crore and generating an estimated 33,791 jobs.
The latest clearances—marking the third tranche under ECMS—are expected to deliver production output valued at Rs 2.58 lakh crore, significantly strengthening domestic electronics supply chains and reducing reliance on imported components. Combined with earlier ECMS approvals and ongoing semiconductor initiatives, the move underscores India’s push to emerge as a key global electronics manufacturing hub.
Apple Supply Chain Vendors Lead Investment Momentum
A significant share of the investment and employment generation will come from vendors linked to Apple’s expanding manufacturing ecosystem in India. Several approved companies are expected to integrate into Apple’s global supply chain, with some exporting components to overseas facilities.
Key Apple ecosystem players among the approved proposals include Tata Electronics, Motherson Electronic Components, ATL Battery Technology India, Foxconn’s Yuzhan Technology India, and Hindalco Industries.
Projects Spread Across Eight States
The approved projects will be established across Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, reflecting the government’s emphasis on geographically balanced industrial development.
Tamil Nadu, in particular, will host some of the largest projects. Foxconn’s mobile phone enclosure facility in the state alone is expected to create over 16,200 jobs, while Tata Electronics’ enclosure manufacturing unit is projected to employ around 1,500 people.
Enclosures, PCBs Dominate Investment Allocation
The enclosures segment accounts for the largest share of investment, with three projects together drawing Rs 27,166 crore. Mobile enclosures form the structural backbone of smartphones and other handheld devices.
This is followed by nine printed circuit board (PCB) projects, attracting investments of Rs 7,377 crore. PCBs are critical components across smartphones, consumer electronics, industrial equipment and automotive applications.
The government has also approved Rs 2,922 crore for a lithium-ion cell manufacturing project, a key step toward strengthening India’s energy storage ecosystem for smartphones, laptops, tablets, power banks and audio devices.
Wide Spectrum of Components Covered
The 22 projects span 11 target product segments, including:
Bare components: PCBs, capacitors, connectors, enclosures and lithium-ion cells
Sub-assemblies: camera modules, display modules and optical transceivers
Supply chain inputs: aluminium extrusion, anode material and laminates
These components will support industries ranging from mobile manufacturing and telecom equipment to automotive electronics, IT hardware and strategic electronics.
Government Emphasises Speed, Reforms and Quality
Announcing the approvals, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the government’s focus on structural reforms, supportive policy frameworks and fast-track execution, noting that the impact of these efforts is now visible across sectors.
He also urged companies to strengthen design capabilities and adopt global quality benchmarks such as Six Sigma to remain internationally competitive.
ECMS Approvals Gather Pace
The latest tranche builds on earlier momentum under the scheme. In November 2025, the Centre approved 17 projects involving Rs 7,172 crore in investment and 11,808 direct jobs, while the first ECMS batch in October cleared seven projects with investments worth Rs 5,532 crore.
Industry Heavyweights Feature Prominently
Apart from Foxconn, Tata and Samsung, other major beneficiaries include Dixon Technologies (through Kushan Q Tech Microelectronics India and Dixon Electroconnect), Samsung Display Noida, and Hindalco Industries.
Additional approved companies include TDK India, BPL Limited, Wipro Hydraulics, AT&S India, Amphenol High Speed Technology, Motherson Electronic Components, NPSPL Advanced Materials, and several specialised electronics and materials manufacturers.
Together, the approvals signal a decisive step in deepening India’s electronics value chain—from components and sub-assemblies to high-value manufacturing—positioning the country as a stronger player in global electronics supply networks.
