Electronics Components PLI Scheme: India Accelerates Electronics Manufacturing
India is making a major leap toward self-reliance in electronics manufacturing with the latest approvals under the electronics components PLI scheme. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has cleared 22 new projects with projected investments totaling Rs 41,863 crore. These initiatives are expected to boost production worth Rs 2.58 lakh crore while creating 33,791 direct jobs nationwide.
Why is this a game-changer? The scheme is a cornerstone of India’s strategy to become a global electronics hub, covering mobile devices, telecom, automotive electronics, consumer gadgets, and IT hardware. For businesses and job-seekers alike, this is a strong signal of growth in the sector.
Key Approvals and Companies Benefiting from the Electronics Components PLI Scheme
The newly approved projects involve major players such as:
- Dixon
- Samsung Display Noida Pvt Ltd
- Foxconn’s Yuzhan Technology India Pvt Ltd
- Hindalco Industries
- Tata Electronics
- Amara Raja-ATL
- Motherson
- Vital Electronics
Together, these 22 projects are expected to generate nearly 34,000 direct employment opportunities. The clearances also come after earlier tranches: 24 projects approved previously with Rs 12,704 crore investment, and 17 more in November under the second tranche with Rs 7,172 crore investment.
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw handed over the approval letters to the companies, emphasizing the government’s commitment to building India’s electronics ecosystem.
What Products Are Covered Under the Scheme?
The third tranche of approvals spans 11 target product segments, including:
- Mobile phones and sub-assemblies
- Telecom and consumer electronics components
- Strategic and automotive electronics
- IT hardware components
Some of the approved components are:
- Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
- Lithium-ion cells
- Connectors
- Camera modules
- Display modules
- Aluminium extrusions
This diverse coverage ensures that India’s manufacturing base strengthens across critical electronics components.
Employment and Regional Impact of the Electronics Components PLI Scheme
The projects will be set up across eight states: Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, with some employment generated in Telangana as well.
Key highlights include:
- Motherson in Tamil Nadu: 5,741 jobs
- Amara Raja-ATL in Haryana: 3,550 jobs
- Tata Electronics in Tamil Nadu: 1,500 jobs
- Vital Electronics in Maharashtra: 110 jobs
- Ascent-K Circuits at YEIDA (UP): 1,540 jobs
- Amphenol High Speed Interconnect India in Karnataka: 186 jobs
- CIPSA Tech in Andhra Pradesh: 100 jobs
Samsung will establish a display module sub-assembly unit, while Yuzhan Technology will focus on mobile device enclosures. Multiple PCB manufacturing expansions are also underway, including Shogini (IL JIN Electronics) and Ascent-K Circuits.
Government’s Vision and Strategic Push
The electronics components PLI scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet in March 2025 with an outlay of Rs 22,919 crore. This initiative is part of India’s broader goal to achieve $500 billion in electronics production by 2030-31, reduce import dependence, and establish the country as a global manufacturing hub.
By incentivizing component manufacturing, the scheme is also expected to enhance India’s competitiveness in mobile phones, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and other strategic sectors.
Why the Electronics Components PLI Scheme Matters?
- Boosts domestic production: Reduces reliance on imports of critical electronics components.
- Creates jobs: Tens of thousands of direct employment opportunities across states.
- Attracts investment: Encourages large-scale domestic and foreign investments in electronics manufacturing.
- Strengthens supply chain: Enhances India’s position in global electronics value chains.
- Supports innovation: Encourages advanced component manufacturing, such as multi-layer PCBs and display modules.
With these approvals, the electronics components PLI scheme signals a strong future for India’s electronics ecosystem, combining investment, technology, and jobs to drive economic growth.
Bottom Line
The clearance of 22 new projects under the electronics components PLI scheme marks a significant milestone in India’s electronics manufacturing journey. With Rs 41,863 crore in expected investments and 33,791 jobs, this tranche demonstrates the government’s strategic push toward self-reliance and global competitiveness in electronics production.
India is now well on its way to becoming a major global hub for electronics components, supporting mobile devices, automotive electronics, IT hardware, and more under one comprehensive, incentive-driven scheme.
