India has taken a significant step to bolster its domestic electronics manufacturing capabilities by approving 22 new proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), committing an investment of approximately $4.6 billion (₹41,863 crore). This strategic move, announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on January 2, 2026, aims to substantially boost local production and reduce India's reliance on imported electronic components, particularly from countries like China. These approved projects, which include major global and domestic players like Samsung Electronics, Foxconn (through its subsidiary Yuzhan Technology India), Tata Electronics, and Dixon, are spread across eight Indian states. The government anticipates that these initiatives will lead to a projected output worth ₹2.58 lakh crore (approximately $28.6 billion) and generate around 33,791 direct jobs. The focus is on manufacturing 11 targeted products, including mobile phone enclosures, camera sub-assemblies, and other critical components used across various sectors such as mobile phones, telecom equipment, consumer electronics, automotive systems, and IT hardware. This approval is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's broader Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, designed to incentivize both foreign and domestic companies to manufacture in India and enhance the country's position as a global electronics manufacturing hub. The government's continued emphasis on 'deep manufacturing' is evident, aiming to increase domestic value addition beyond mere assembly to core component fabrication. This long-term vision seeks to create a robust and resilient electronics supply chain within India, fostering economic growth and enhancing national self-reliance.