The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) allocation has been raised to ₹4.82 billion (up from ₹2.76 billion). The scheme approves 11 product categories and supports companies including Tata Electronics, Motherson, ATLbattery, Dixon, and others in developing critical electronics components domestically.
## Key Highlights
**ECMS Allocation:** ₹2.76 billion → ₹4.82 billion
**Product Categories Approved:** 11 categories including:
– Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
– Capacitors
– Li-ion cells
– Camera modules
– Transceivers
**Participating Companies:**
– Tata Electronics
– Motherson
– ATLbattery
– Dixon
– Others
## Impact
Electronics import substitution accelerates as companies expand local production capabilities. Component costs reduce due to local manufacturing economies of scale. Supply chain deepens as ancillary industries develop around component manufacturing. EV and mobile phone manufacturing benefits from improved component availability and cost competitiveness.
**Source:** India Briefing, Ministry of Electronics & IT
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