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Rajasthan has established its first semiconductor plant at Bhiwadi, with the opening of Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd.'s facility, marking India's first Small and Medium Enterprise-led semiconductor chip production. The simultaneous inauguration of the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) developed by ELCINA at Salarpur augments the region'
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In line with India's AtmaNirbhar Bharat vision, the government's targeted approach has significantly bolstered the electronics manufacturing ecosystem. Domestic value addition has increased to 18-20%, while the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme has exceeded targets in production and export values, making India the second-largest mobile manufacturer
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Over the past 11 years, India's electronics manufacturing sector has expanded substantially, driven by the government's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. India is now the second-largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world, with production and export volumes increasing significantly. Government schemes such as the
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The Union Budget 2026–27 has increased the allocation for India's Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) to ₹40,000 crore, reflecting a strong governmental push to expand domestic electronics production. India aims to position itself as a global technology leader with a $500 billion electronics ecosystem by 2030.
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India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant investments in the semiconductor and IT sectors in the 2026-27 Budget. The budget includes an expansion of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 and significant funding for the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). Additionally, new tax provisions aim to boost
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has approved 22 new proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a projected investment of INR 41,863 crore. This move is expected to generate 33,791 direct employment opportunities and boosts India's domestic electronics manufacturing capabilities. The proposals
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In a report presented to the Rajya Sabha, India's Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada, detailed the significant growth in the country's electronics manufacturing sector. Over the past 11 years, electronics manufacturing has increased sixfold, from Rs 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is leading a thematic session on 'Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing' at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 in New Delhi. The event, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to promote a private sector-driven research ecosystem and features
Electronics Manufacturing
The Indian government has approved seven projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) with a total investment of ₹5,532 crore. These projects are expected to generate ₹44,406 crore in output and create over 5,000 jobs, significantly boosting the country's electronics manufacturing sector, which has
Electronics Manufacturing
The Government of India has approved seven projects under the Electronics Manufacturing Component Scheme (ECMS) with an investment of over ₹5500 crores. These projects are expected to generate production worth ₹36,559 crores and create over 5,100 direct jobs across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. The initiative
Electronics Manufacturing
The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme has garnered applications worth Rs. 1,15,351 crores from both domestic and international industries, significantly exceeding its target. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the scheme's potential to create 1,42,000 direct jobs and urged states to develop their electronics manufacturing sectors.
GST reforms
The Ministry of Electronics and IT has announced significant reductions in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on various consumer electronics and ICT hardware, aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing, supporting MSMEs, and enhancing affordability for consumers. Key reductions include GST cuts on air conditioners, TVs, monitors, and renewable energy devices,