Electronics Manufacturing

India's electronics boom is undeniable. The bigger question is whether it's building a deep manufacturing ecosystem, or simply assembling products designed and supplied elsewhere

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Duty exemptions on display assembly and wireless charging components, along with expanded relief for lithium-ion cell machinery, aim to boost domestic manufacturing and value addition

The government has waived basic customs duty on goods used in manufacture of display assemblies, lithium ion cell and inductor coil module as it looks to promote domestic production of electronic devices like smartphones, laptops, wearables and smart TVs. The finance ministry issued three separate notifications giving effect to the basic customs duty (BCD) waiver on the goods used in manufacture of the three key components used in electronic devices. This exemption is in line with the government's efforts to promote domestic electronics manufacturing under the PLI scheme. The duty waiver would reduce import dependence and strengthen the electronics ecosystem with local production. This exemption would be valid till March 31, 2029, the notifications said.

The incentive package under Andhra Pradesh's Electronics Manufacturing Policy 4.0 covers proposed investments by EPACK Durable and its subsidiary to expand consumer durables manufacturing

Analysts see opportunities from localisation and backward integration, but warn that intense competition, thin margins and execution risks could weigh on returns

Tata Electronics says its Tamil Nadu iPhone components plant complies with all norms after a TNPCB notice over alleged wastewater discharge

India is steadily gaining ground in Apple's AirPods supply chain as Foxconn ramps up production at its Hyderabad facility

India's copper imports have surged more than 350 per cent in less than a decade amid rising demand, stagnant mining output, and weak refining economics

The steep drop in profit was mainly due to higher raw material cost, employee expense and tax

The West Asia conflict has disrupted critical PCB materials, adding a new layer of cost pressure on electronics makers already dealing with rising memory prices and supply constraints

Government reviews DVA violations under PLI schemes as firms struggle with localisation targets, highlighting gaps in supply chains and innovation capacity

Analysts believe that the EMS industry is a key component of India's broader electronics ecosystem and has shown strong growth in recent years

The government may stop disbursement under Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) if beneficiaries don't invest in product design technology and meet Six Sigma standards, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. After granting approvals to 29 proposals under ECMS entailing fresh investment of Rs 7,104 crore, the minister warned of weeding out those beneficiaries who do not invest in product design technology. "I am willing to stop any further disbursements or approvals if the industry doesn't come up with the commensurate efforts," Vaishnaw said. The minister pulled up industry body ICEA (India Cellular and Electronics Association) and their member firms for not adhering to the integrated approach set by Meity to boost high quality and self-reliant electronics manufacturing. "Over a period of time those who do not invest in design will be weeded out. We will make sure that they are weeded out. I am saying that very blunt and very open because that is very very ..

Dixon Technologies shares surged after MeitY approved its joint venture with HKC Overseas to manufacture display modules, with analysts expecting improved margins and value addition

The current capital-raise will be deployed to significantly expand manufacturing capacity over the next two years

Existing scheme with incentives only for output ends on March 31

Dixon CMD Atul Lall says India is at an electronics manufacturing inflection point and must deepen value addition, create IP and expand global capacity as schemes drive rapid sectoral growth

The Centre is likely to approve five to seven more applications under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme, with cumulative investment of nearly ₹11,150 crore

Industry executives say Budget's higher allocation for ECMS and announcement of ISM 2.0 underline a renewed policy push to strengthen India's electronics manufacturing base and semicon supply chains