Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday that four semiconductor manufacturing units in India, including projects by the Tata Group, Micron, and CG Semi, are set to transition from pilot phases to regular, large-scale production starting in 2026. This milestone is part of a broader push to establish a robust electronics component ecosystem in the country.

The announcement came alongside the approval of the third tranche of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), which has now greenlit 46 applications with cumulative investments exceeding ₹54,500 crore. These projects are projected to generate over 50,000 direct jobs and drive production worth ₹3.67 lakh crore, significantly boosting India’s self-reliance in critical electronics components.

Vaishnaw emphasized that India is poised to meet a substantial portion of domestic demand and even emerge as an exporter in key segments such as PCBs, lithium-ion cells, and optical transceivers. The approved proposals span 11 target products, including bare components, sub-assemblies, and supply-chain items, with applications across mobile manufacturing, automotive, telecom, and IT hardware sectors.

Looking ahead, the minister outlined stricter criteria for future government incentives, linking them to local sourcing, design capability, and adherence to Six Sigma quality standards. He also stressed the importance of a coordinated skilling strategy to support the growing ecosystem, noting that India’s focus extends to developing a comprehensive AI stack—from infrastructure to applications—to solidify its position in the global technology landscape.