India is accelerating its push to build a self-reliant electronics and semiconductor ecosystem, approving new component projects, supporting local display and chip manufacturing, and tightening market access for Chinese products, as rising investments, policy incentives, and global partnerships position the country as an emerging hub in the global supply chain.
India approves new electronics component projects to deepen domestic supply chain
India has approved 29 additional proposals under its Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), as the government steps up efforts to localize the production of critical parts and reduce reliance on imports. The latest approvals represent a planned investment of about INR71.04 billion (approx. US$750 million), with projected output of INR845.15 billion and an estimated 14,246 direct jobs.
Dixon launches India's first homegrown display module fab with broad capacity expansion
Dixon Technologies is accelerating its push into display module manufacturing, backed by an INR11 billion (US$118.74 million) investment in a new facility in the Noida–Greater Noida region. The plant, approved under India's Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), will serve as the company's first dedicated display module fabrication unit and marks a significant milestone in its backward integration strategy.
India accelerates semiconductor push with Kaynes plant launch
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kaynes Semicon's OSAT facility in March, underscoring efforts to build a resilient supply chain and position the country as a global chip manufacturing hub.
India to account for 10% of Micron's capacity, says official
India is emerging in the global memory supply chain as Micron Technology scales production, with officials linking rising output to surging AI-driven demand and broader ambitions to localize chip manufacturing.
PLI incentives drive incremental gains in India's electronics and automotive manufacturing
India is reporting steady progress in expanding domestic manufacturing capacity across electronics, automotive, and other industrial sectors under its "Make in India" and production-linked incentive (PLI) programmes, with investments, output, and exports continuing to scale.
India reportedly bans Chinese CCTV despite easing China ties, boosting Taiwan and US suppliers
India will effectively bar Chinese-made internet-connected CCTV cameras from its market starting April 1, as new certification rules take full effect after a two-year transition period. The report said authorities are refusing to certify products manufactured in China or that rely on Chinese-origin chipsets or firmware, effectively shutting major vendors out of one of the world's fastest-growing surveillance markets.
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